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Caring for Families Since 1982

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Gerry Cassidy celebrates the opening day of Indiana's first Ronald McDonald House

The House that Love Built

On October 14, 1982, the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana opened on the campus of IUPUI just a short walk from the renowned Riley Children’s Hospital, the realization of efforts that had started more than five years earlier.

The concept of the Ronald McDonald House debuted in Philadelphia in the mid 1970s. Fred Hill, a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his wife, Fran, had been enduring the stress of watching their daughter Kimberly receive treatment for acute lymphatic leukemia at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Hills, like many families before them, were spending their time camped in the hospital, sleeping in lounges or their child’s room.

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The Doctor Behind RMHC

Born in York, England on March 6, 1925, Audrey Evans knew from the time she was 5 years old that she wanted to be a doctor. She even kept a small medical kit with her in case any animals needed healing. In an era when such thinking was hardly universal, Audrey was blessed with parents who believed as she has said, “girls should do as well as boys.”

Dr. Evans’ career led her to Boston Children’s Hospital, the Royal Infirmary Teaching Hospital in Edinburgh, Johns Hopkins, and eventually Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she would found the Children’s Cancer Center and eventually, with the help of McDonald’s and the Philadelphia Eagles, Ronald McDonald House.

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Dr. Audrey Evans Smiling

40 From Our 40 Part 1


To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ronald McDonald House Charites of Central Indiana, we launched 40 From Our 40, a storytelling initiative that showcases stories, memories and moments from 40 individuals that have had an experience with RMHCCIN in the past 40 years. Welcome to interviews 1 through 20!

James & Cheri Forslund smiling

James & Cheri Forslund

Lee Murphy smiles at baby Patrick

Lee Murphy

Brenda Duncan presenting

Brenda Duncan

Jo Plant smiling

Jo Plant

Connie Crip at the office

Connie Cripe

Jim Glasener smiles for the camera

Jim Glasener

IREM Heroes for the House child smiling

Nicole Blanton & IREM

Pete smiling

Pete Wojtowicz

Judy Monnier smiles for the camera

Judy Monnier

Latianna Kelly and her family

LaTianna Kelly

Beth Anderson smiling

Beth Anderson & Allegion

Gil Peri

Gil Peri

Baby Trent smiling

The Becker Family

Jodi Miller smiles at the Ronald McDonald Family Room

Jodi Miller

Andy Harner smiles for the camera inside Riley Hospital

Andy Harner

Nick and Jami Kasprzyk

Sherry Weesner and mom Shirley

Shirley Weesner

Marge Borgman Smiling

Marge Borgman

Jeanne White smiles while being interviewed

Jeanne White-Ginder

Beth Johnson smiling with Mac the therapy dog

Beth Johnson

40 From Our 40 Part 2


To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ronald McDonald House Charites of Central Indiana, we launched 40 From Our 40, a storytelling initiative that showcases stories, memories and moments from 40 individuals that have had an experience with RMHCCIN in the past 40 years. Welcome to interviews 21 through 40!

Karen Campbell

Mike Rhinaman

Rich Schreiner

Mark Meyer

The Daywalt Family

Scott Maybee & NextGear Capital

Ruthann Lord

Past Presidents

Mary Frances Rubly and son, Jerry

Mary Frances Rubly

Beth Belange-Hood & Sun King

Karin Ogden

Pete and Suzanne Letherman & Sweet Pea Foundation

Catherine Stiver

Laurie & Elizabeth Henry

Lori Kleiman

James Abbett & IMCU

Mary Kleiman

Marsha Gordon

Dr. James B. Lemler & the Clowes Foundation

Vonda Tyler

Bonus Interview: Mac

Make a Difference for Families. Make a Difference for the Community.


Parents in Indiana don’t know when their children will need medical help. But with your help, they’ll know they have a warm, friendly home away from home.

When we work together, they can heal together.

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The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald's Corporation and its affiliates; McDonald's, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Ronald McDonald House Charities Logo, RMHC, Ronald McDonald House, and Ronald McDonald Family Room.

RMHCCIN is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 509(a) and has 501(c)(3) status. Donations to RMHCCIN are deductible. Donors should consult their tax advisor for questions regarding deductibility. The RMHCCIN EIN is 35-1497202. A copy of the RMHCCIN determination letter is available upon request.

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