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Alpha Delta Pi is proud to support, and work for, the
Ronald McDonald House as its national philanthropy.
The Ronald McDonald House serves as a home for families
who have terminally ill children.
Located near major hospitals, these homes charge
little to no rent, and allow parents a warm, comforting
place to stay while their child undergoes treatment.
Fred Hill, a player for the Eagles, opened the first
Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hill’s daughter Kim was diagnosed with
leukemia, and treated at the Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia. After
realizing that very few hospitals provided sufficient
accommodations for families, Hill enlisted the help of
his teammates, and Ronald McDonald Charities, and
renovated the very first Ronald McDonald House.
Today, over 10 million families have called the Ronald
McDonald House a “home away from home.”
Also, these families have saved over $120 million
in housing and rental costs.
There are currently 212 Ronald McDonald houses in 20
countries. These
homes are supported by more than 25,000 volunteers, who
donate over one million hours of their time annually.
Gamma Gamma chapter of ADPi holds numerous philanthropic
events for the Ronald McDonald house.
In addition to donating money, the sisters hold
an annual Fall and Spring cleaning at the local houses,
giving the families a day to themselves, without any
chores.
Also, throughout the year recruitment events are held to
create gifts and toys for the children who are staying
at the Ronald McDonald House.
 "A
sister knows all about you, but loves you anyway."
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