Ronald McDonald House team to raise funds on RAGBRAI

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 – For the first time, Team RMHC (Ronald McDonald House Charities) will ride in Ragbrai, the weeklong bicycle ride across Iowa taking place July 22-28.  The goal of Team RMHC is to raise thousands of dollars for the three Ronald McDonald Houses in Iowa that serve families of critically ill children, providing them with a home-away-from-home while their child is hospitalized.

“Team RMHC is a new way for us to bring awareness to the mission of Iowa's three Ronald McDonald House Charities, which serve more than 3,000 families each year,” said Kristin Roberts, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa.  “Our goal is to raise up to $25,000 for the houses, to help provide the services and support that make Ronald McDonald House such a special place.”

Each rider on Team RMHC will raise $1,500 or more, and will wear an official Team RMHC jersey.  Ronald McDonald House Charities is providing all of the riders' accommodations and amenities, much through sponsorships, so riders can concentrate on the fun of participating in Ragbrai.

“Team RMHC is raising money for an important cause, but it is going to be a lot of fun too,” said Dana Larson from Cedar Rapids.  “When our son had cancer, Ronald McDonald House was such an amazing resource for us, providing not only housing but a place where kids can have fun and be near their families.”

The deadline to join Team RMHC is March 1.

For more information, visit the Team RMHC Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-RMHC-Iowa-Pedal-for-Home/308407292513568