Special Event Fundraisers - 2007 Schedule
- Comedy Night - May 3rd, 2008
- Ronald McDonald House Kids Classic Golf Tournament - July 7, 2008
- East Rock Run
- Concerts
- Lights of Love
- Trees of Hope
- Special 20th Anniversary Events
- Family Celebration Benefits the House
- Previous Year's Events
Comedy Night Fundraiser - May 3rd, 2008
"Laughter is the closest distance between two people." Victor Borge... The Ronald McDonald House is pleased to announce the Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser, May 3rd, 2008, at the Omni Hotel in New Haven. The evening includes a 3 course dinner and 2 stand-up headliners that will have everyone roaring with laughter. (flyer)
For tickets and information, please contact Claire DiMartino (cdimartino@rmh-ct.org), Special Events Coordinator (203) 777-5683.
23rd Annual CT Kids Classic Golf Tournament
Each year the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut presents the Ronald McDonald House Kids Classic Golf Tournament. Participants include members of the local business community and medical personnel. Jim Calhoun, Head Coach of the UCONN Huskies, Men's Basketball Team is the Honorary Chairman of this event. more info...
Monday, July 7, 2008 at the TPC at River Highlands in Cromwell, CT. Details will be available soon. For more information, please contact Claire DiMartino (cdimartino@rmh-ct.org), Special Events Coordinator (203) 777-5683.
Annual East Rock Run - September
The Annual East Rock Run for the Ronald McDonald House of CT took place in September at East Rock Park in New Haven. Runners enjoyed a competitive challenge on the USATF sanctioned 5-mile race to the summit of East Rock and back or an easier, two-mile fitness walk. Trophies were awarded to the first overall finishers and to the top three finishers in each age category. Long sleeve t-shirts were awared to all pre-registered runners and to the first 100 participants on the day of the race. more info...
Trees of Hope - December
Our 17th Annual Trees of Hope event was held at the Long Wharf Maritime Center in New Haven. The event featured dozens of elegantly decorated holiday trees and an upscale Boutique. more info...
Lights of Love
Since 1987, Connecticut school children have been the heart of the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut Lights of Love fund raising campaign. Inspired by the generosity of one Cheshire student, the campaign has grown to include the participation of thousands of children from public and private schools throughout the state. more info...
Spring Concerts Benefit House - April/May
Carl Orff's Carmina Burana was performed by the Fairfield County Chorale, the Fairfield County Children's Choir, and the Civic Orchestra of New Haven at two locations. Both concerts were at 8 PM, general admission tickets $30. Read more... "The Lasting Appeal of Orff's Carmina Burana"
For information about any of these exciting fundraising events:
- Contact Michael Rohde, Director of Development -
email mrohde@rmh-ct.org
