Welcome to the Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo, NY

May, 2008

Southwest Airlines 2008 Buffalo Charity Golf Event

Southwest AirlinesBenefiting the Buffalo Ronald McDonald House Charities
WHEN: Friday July 18th, 2008
WHERE: Chestnut Hill Country Club, Darien, New York
PRICE: $420.00 Team
GAME: Four Person Scramble

Southwest Airlines Buffalo Station is pleased to announce its annual golf tournament. This year the Buffalo Station has again set out to raise money for the Buffalo Ronald McDonald House Charities. Please join us in helping to raise money for this very special event.
The tournament will be held on Friday July 18th, 2008 at Chestnut Hill Country Club, Darien, New York. This will be a Shotgun start commencing promptly at 1:30 PM, registration begins at 11:30am. There will be openings for only 36 amateur foursomes. The tournament is a four person scramble. Team spots will be reserved upon receipt of full payment. This event always fills quickly and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Partial teams will be accepted and your name will be added to a list to make a foursome.

The tournament will include the following:
*Green fees for 18 holes of golf*
*Golf cart*
*Plenty of on course beverages*
*Lunch will be served prior to start*
*Buffet dinner and awards ceremony at the conclusion of the tournament*
*Open bar following tournament*
*Additional non golfer dinner, open bar and bidding packages available for $28.00

Prizes, Awards and Extras:
*Men’s and women’s first and second place finishes*
*Hole-in-one contests*
*Men and women’s longest drive competition*
*Men and women’s closest to the pin competition*
*Putting contest for roundtrip Southwest Airlines ticket*
*Chinese auction tables*
*50/50 split raffle*
*Silent auctions*

Please send check along with a completed registration form to:

Southwest Airlines Buffalo Charity Golf Event
Attn. Neil O’Donnell
4200 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga, New York 14225

*Make checks payable to: Southwest Airlines Buffalo CGT*
**VISA and MASTERCARD gladly accepted for payment**

Any additional information needed is available by contacting Neil O’Donnell (716)631-5489 or Chad Kaczmarek, Southwest Airlines Buffalo Cargo facility at (716) 631-5237, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm

11th Annual RMHC Golf Classic

08rmhcgolfbrochure-1.jpgMonday, June 9, 2008
Lancaster Country Club

Don’t miss this great golf event! Featuring a 4 man scramble, this event offers a range of sponsorship levels as well as golf-only options at $195 pp. Download the registration form (hot link to reg form) and send it with your check to RMHC Golf Classic, 1419 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224.

  • Registration and lunch starts at 10:30 AM and features a Chinese and Silent Auction.
  • Shotgun start is scheduled for 12:00 PM.
  • Dinner is at 6:30 PM with a live auction at 7:30 pm.

For more information contact Sandy Haefner at 716-674-2486 or Ralph Lauricella at 716-308-3123.
Golf foursomes fill quickly, so print out the registration form and mail your check
today to RMHC Golf Classic, 1419 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224!

7th Annual 5K Run Walk Announced!

Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo
7th Annual 5K Run/ Walk

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

This annual race features a certified and sanctioned course through beautiful neighborhood streets, starting and finishing at the Ronald McDonald House. The event raises funds to benefit the House and the services it provides. For more information, please call (716) 883-1177.

Over 700 racers compete each year, enjoying a great evening and a terrific post-race party, voted one of Buffalo’s best post-run parties! The party features live music by The Path. Join us for food, beer, pop, awards and more!

New for 2008, the Ronald McDonald 5K run/Walk is participant in “Western New York’s Fabulous
5 Racing Series” which includes five of your favorite WNY 5K races.

Schedule

Registration Noon to 6:30 pm
Run / Walk 6:30 pm
Fisher-Price Play Space 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Post-Run Party 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Awards 8:00 pm

Register on line or download a registration form and mail it to the Ronald McDonald House at 780 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, New York 14222.

Fisher Price Play Space

Bring your family to this free event! Children under 10 can enjoy games, activities, and entertainment by Ronald McDonald. Activities take place at the nearby Canisius High School Field. Meet us at the House at 6:30 pm and march with Ronald McDonald to the Fisher-Price Play Space.