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The Park that Love Built by O.C. Tanner

for Ronald McDonald House Charit ies®

Virtual Grand Opening

Wednesday

May 27, 2020 – 12:00pm

Facebook Live (rmhcslc)

Intermountain Area

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Thank you for giving pediatric patient families a beautiful, new backyard park and campus

expansion to connect with nature, run, play, learn, grow and heal - together.

We are delighted to (virtually) share The Park that Love Built by OC Tanner for Ronald McDonald

House Charities. Families that are far from home with a seriously ill or injured child will soon

be able to enjoy the new open greenspace surrounded by winding walking paths for strollers,

wheelchairs and wagons as well as natural and accessible play areas, raised garden planters,

benches and tables. The grass, trees and plantings will add healing beauty, clean air, and

improve the mental and physical well-being of those that need it most. Through adaptive reuse,

the two historic cottages on the property, have been updated with seismic upgrades, sprinklers

and fire suppression systems along with accessible entries and restrooms. The cottages will host

RMHC Hospitality and Wellness programming such as music and movement therapy, parenting

support and grief groups, and educational classes and workshops.

Welcome

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We extend heartfelt gratitude to the following donors who together have generously

contributed more than $3.2 Million to make this vision a reality and create a legacy of love.

Thank you.

DONORS Donor Recognition

$500,000 and Greater

Arline Evelyn Otto Estate*…………………………......…………………………………...........…….Bench

O.C. Tanner……………………………………………………………………………………………...........................The Park That Love Built

The Walbridge Fund…………………………………………………………………….……….................. Birdbath

$200,000 - $499,999

Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable Foundation………………………………..Blue Cottage

McCarthey Family Foundation……………………………………………………………...........….Playground

$50,000 - $199,999

Sorenson Legacy Foundation……………………………………………………………….............Shade Pavilion

Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation……………………………………..…....……..Children’s Stage

George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation…………………………....……….Play Fountain

Bert and Lynnie Zimmerli………………..…………………………………………….............………..Courtyard

Dominion Energy……………………………………………………………………………….....................……Green & Blooms

Gayle and Chip Everest……………………………………………………………...............……………..Garden

Candace and Tim Dee………………………………………...…………………………...............……….Goose Family

C&R Restaurant Management – Sparrer Family……………………….………..Bench

Kim Brown – Brown Family Foundation……………………………………………..…….Bench

Bob and Char Roetzel……………………………………………………………………................………..Wind Sculpture

Anonymous…………………………………………………………………………………..............................……Bench (3)

*Bequest for RMHC’s Legacy Fund

With Grati tude

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CRITTER DONORS Donor Recognition

Greg and Cindy Bailey………...............................……………………………………………………………………..Owl

Ellen and Karina Barth……………………………………………………………………...............................……….Snail

Mark and Lori Briesacher…………………………………………………….............................……………………Sparrow

Dr. Bernadine Craft…………………………………………………………………..................................……………….Sparrow

Emily and David Cutt……………………………………………………………................................………………….Frog

Alison, Scott and Lincoln Gaffney…………………………………………......................…..…………...Butterfly

Phil and Lori Teske Hudson……………………………………………………….............................……………Frog

Peter M. & Paula Green Johnson………………………………………..........................…………………..Wolf Pup

Peter M. & Paula Green Johnson……………………………………….........................…………………..Eagle

Jim and Carol Laub………………………………………………………………………..................................………..Beaver

Roger and Diane Legare…………………………………………………………..............................……………..Sister Bunny

Don and Sue Lewon……………………………………………………………...................................…………………Tortoise

Angela and Kevin Moon……………………………………………………................................…………………..Frog

Mikelle Moore…………………………………………………………………………….........................................…………Squirrel

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah…………………….................…………………………….Fox

Victor and Susan Rickman……………………………………………………………….............................……..Cousin Bunny

Patricia and Manuel Rodriguez-Davalos………………………………..................………………..Hedge Hog

Carrie Romano and Anthony and Ellie Cordova.................................................Squirrel

Chris Sparrer-Baer and Mark Baer…………………………………………….......................……………Squirrel

Rob and Nancy Sparrer……………………………………………………………...............................…………….Butterfly

Jim and Renee Swayze…………………………………………………………..............................………………..Squirrel

Darrel and Shari Troester………………………………………………………................................………………Wolf Pup

Katy Welkie and Audrey Bramwell……………………………………….......................………………..Hedge Hog

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Anonymous

Greg and Cindy Bailey

Kenneth Broadwater

Dale Evans

C. Frances Gillmor and Robert K. Avery

Janet Haskell

Michael and Renie Howerton

Lilian Kapteyn

Joan B. Kroc

Linda Leckman

Karyl Maynard

Arline Evelyn Otto

Danette and Sterling Poulson

Victor and Susan Rickman

John and Nancy Robertson

Dave and Susan Smith

Marjorie Smith

Clark and Barbara Stringham

Joe and Laurie Vervaecke

LEGACY OF LOVE – PLANNED GIVING DONOR WALL

IN-KIND DONORS

AMD Architecture, Architectural Design

Bob Lien, Landscape Design

Bruce Jorgensen, Landscape Design

Think Tank, Design Services

Claudia Klawe, Real Estate Services

Snow Christensen Martineau (SCM), Legal Services

Susan Paulsen, Interior Design Services

Casey Czapla, Construction Services

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CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DREAM TEAM

Angela Dean, Principal Architect, AMD Architecture (aka “Angel of Green Design”)

Brandon Jenkins, Project Architect, AMD Architecture (aka “Calm & Steady Rock Star Architect”)

Jason Beckstrom, Site Supervisor, Paulsen Construction (aka “Site Superman”)

Dan Vore, Project Manager, Paulsen Construction (aka “That’s not in the scope Sheriff”)

Allen Parkinson and Zach Sharples, Think Tank (aka “Creative Ninjas”)

Karin Skidmore, RMHC Director of Operations (aka “Safety First Superhero”)

Angela Moon, RMHC Director of Mission Excellence (aka “Mission Inspiration Genius”)

Vickie Moschetti, Chief Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer (aka “Rainmaker of Dreams”)

Carrie Romano, RMHC CEO (aka “Dreamer, we’ve got this, it’s going to be fine…. Squirrel!”)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chris Sparrer-Baer, Chair

P. Matthew Cox, Past Chair

Tiffany Glasgow, M.D., Secretary

Chris Droubay, Legal Counsel

Greg Bailey, Finance Chair

Jim Swayze, Finance Vice Chair

Paula Green Johnson, Governance & Nominating Chair

Emmie Gardner and Lloyd Tani, M.D., Medical Advisory Co-Chairs

Katina Curtis and William Whitaker, Development and Stewardship Co-Chairs

Monica Whalen, Strategic Initiative Chair

Scott Bates

Mark Briesacher, MD

Alison Flynn Gaffney

Jody Heximer

Heather Kahlert

Jim Laub

Don Lewon

Mike Luedy

Mariana Mavor

Mark Nichols

Jennifer Patton

Sterling Poulson

Alan Regal

Manuel Rodriguez-Davalos, MD

Jim Turnbull

Cindy Bailey

Gayle Everest

Lori Teske Hudson

Mary Schubach McCarthey

Patrick O’Neal

Susan L. Smith

Charles Sparrer

Charles Williams

Lynnie Zimmerli

MEMBERS AT LARGE BOARD EMERITUS MEMBERS

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RMHC STAFF

Alejandro Balcazar, Maintenance Manager

Ana Balcazar, Kitchen & Food Safety Manager

Vincent Boye, Housekeeper

Mina Castro, RMFR Guest Services Coordinator

Michelle Christensen, Family Room Director

Sandra Contreras, Guest Services Coordinator

Gechlang Ear, Guest Services Coordinator

Ivan Gonzalez, Database & Accounting Specialist

Denise Hamblen, Database & Guest Services Coordinator

Marciala Hernandez, RMFR Guest Services Coordinator

Leslie Herold, Hospitality Cart Coordinator

Ira Hinckley, House Operations Manager

Liz Johnson, RMFR Guest Services Coordinator

Katia Kelty, Guest Services Coordinator

Dani Lopez, Guest Services Coordinator

Maria Lopez, Housekeeper

Jason Luu, Hospitality Manager

Robyn Lyons, RMFR Guest Services Coordinator

Rosie Marin-Mendoza, Guest Services Coordinator

Megan Mertz, Guest Services Coordinator

Sherry Merworth, Housekeeper

Angela Moon, Mission Excellence & People Development Director

Tonya Morris, Housekeeping Manager

Vickie Moschetti, Chief Stewardship & Major Gifts Officer

Kris Nelson, Guest Services Director

Kathleen Newman, Guest Services Coordinator

Jamie Pecor, Guest Services Coordinator

Kacie Pecor, Volunteer & Outreach Director

Carrie Romano, Chief Executive Officer

Graciela Rubio, Housekeeper

Brenon Severe, Development Database Specialist

Karin Skidmore, Director of Operations

Katie Smith, Chief Development & Marketing Officer

Chloe Sneary, Guest Services Coordinator

Karen Sneary, Guest Services Coordinator

Stephanie Stevens, Event & Fundraising Manager

Toni Takeno, Chief Program Officer

Lizzy Totman, Marketing & Social Media Specialist

Kathy Valdez, Guest Services Coordinator

Sandra Vazquez, Housekeeper

Grace Vesely, Guest Services Coordinator

Chris Yoakam, Finance & Admin Director

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If you would like more information about the Backyard Park, Critters or the Legacy of Love Donor Wall, please contact Vickie Moschetti at vickie@rmhslc.org

Thank You

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“I go to nature to be soothed and healed,

and to have my senses put together.”

- John Burroughs

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Intermountain Area935 E. South Temple

Salt Lake City, UT 84102801-363-4663rmhcslc.org