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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

RMHC of Memphis Launches New Scholarship Program

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis expanded it services again in 2015 by establishing a new scholarship program. RMHC of Memphis will offer six scholarships to eligible students: three RMHC® Scholars Scholarships of $2,500 each and three RMHC®/African-American Future Achievers Scholarships of $2,500 each. The application period for both scholarships opens on October 1, 2015 and closes on January 20, 2016.                      ... Read More
Posted by John Parie at Tuesday, December 15, 2015
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

‘Whirlwind of Emotions’ Eased by RMH

Before her son was diagnosed with cancer, Hannah didn’t really know much about Ronald McDonald Houses other than knowing the change she gave to coin boxes at McDonald’s helped support them. “When we first arrived at Ronald McDonald House, I was a little afraid of the shared living atmosphere,” Hannah said. “I was used to having my own kitchen and my own living room, but now I don’t know how I would have made it through this without all of the wonderful people I’ve met.” Her son’s... Read More
Posted by John Parie at Tuesday, December 15, 2015
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