The largest of our three signature fundraising events, the Walk for kids, attracted over 3000 participants and volunteers this year and like previous years, participants came together for a day of fun, food, entertainment and giveaways. Together, we raised over $276,000 for the Orange County Ronald McDonald House with more gifts trickling in.
Congratulations to:
- Luz Vazquez - Top Individual Fundraiser
- Talonvest - Top Corporate Group
- Happy Meal Team - Top McDonald's restaurant
- Team McAwesome - Top Community Team
- Jordan Watkins - Top Youth Fundraiser.
The 2016 Walk for Kids would not have been possible without our generous sponsors. Please visit our Walk for Kids website to learn more about the 2016 Walk for Kids sponsors. In addition, a big thank you to all the companies that came out with donations for Walker Village and Kids Zone. Your contribution helps our event be "more than a Walk." It was amazing to see children and adults doing everything from posing with a python to getting their hair spray painted. A special thank you to McDonald's of Southern California and Chobani for coming through with the necessary perk-me-up McCafe and delicious Greek yogurt.
Last but not least...THANK YOU. Thank you for the countless fundraising emails you sent out, the friendly "asks" to your circles of influence and your creative fundraising ideas. We truly appreciate all the effort you've put into raising money for our House. We are humbled that you have chosen to support us and are honored to be able to continue serving the families who need our services.
On behalf of the families we serve and the ones who have yet to walk through the doors of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House.
