Raising $356,000 for Families at Orange County's Walk for Kids!: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

Ronald McDonald House® Orange County (RMHOC) celebrated its 15th Walk for Kids™ on Saturday, June 1, at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA.

With over 1,000 walkers and nearly 1,000 more donors from the community, over $356,000 was raised to support families who rely on the services, support, and programs provided by RMHOC. View photos from the Walk.

Featured walkers included the family who inspired the founding of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) - Fred and Fran Hill, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (RMHCSC) Board Chair Doug Kanner, and RMHOC Board Chair Steve Tomassi.

During the opening ceremony, Executive Director Noel Burcelis recognized families in attendance who have benefited from RMHC saying, “With each person who came out today, we're saying to you that we see you, we see support you, we’re here for you, and we’re supporting a charity that looks to care for you."

The top McDonald’s Owner-Operator Team Award, led by McDonald’s Frisbie Management, raised over $13,000. Team Kim Hill, led by RMHC’s inspiration family, received the Top Community Team award with over $31,000 raised. For the second time breaking the six-figure mark, Talonvest Capital won the award for Top Corporate Team, raising over $110,000.

Over 150 community and corporate volunteers supported the Walk, allowing participating walkers to enjoy music, activities, and food thanks to generous sponsors: