Palm Desert, CA—On Thursday August 15th, the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House (IERMH) will be hosting a Kick Off Soiree at Mastro’s Steakhouse in Palm Desert at 5:30 p.m. in support of the 8th Annual A Few Good Men and Women Gala. Every year, the gala honors leaders from the Coachella Valley who have made a positive impact in their communities through their philanthropy, work, and service. The Kick Off Soiree at Mastro’s will be the first opportunity for the community to hear more about this year’s honorees:
- Alicia and Herman Lopez, The Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation
- John Page, Acrisure Arena and Coachella Valley Firebirds
- Robert Piecuch, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
- Doug Vance, N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation
- Sean Webb, Executive Director for Read With Me
- Brandon Weimer, Brandini’s Toffee
- Josh N. Zahid, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation
Guests will also enjoy light refreshments, have opportunities to meet IERMH board, staff and supporters, and be able to support the event with donations or purchases of tickets, tables, or sponsorships. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP to reserve your spot! RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/BNEhN9Pe1E. Mastro’s is located at 73405 El Paseo Ste 120, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
About the Gala
The 8th Annual A Few Good Men and Women Gala will be taking place at the Westin in Rancho Mirage in the Ambassador Ballroom on Friday, September 27th. Festivities will include a meal, program, Honoree Welcomes, Silent Auction, Live Auction, and Paddle Raise. For more information or to purchase tickets, tables, or sponsorships, visit the event website: https://one.bidpal.net/afgmw8/welcome.
IERMH’s Impact in the Coachella Valley
Every year, hundreds of families from throughout the Coachella Valley stay at the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda as their children receive vital critical care at nearby hospitals and medical facilities. In 2023, IERMH accommodated 197 family stays for Coachella Valley families. In the first half of 2024, IERMH has already accommodated 128 family stays for CV families, and is on track to nearly double CV families served. You can support these families by donating directly to our website: https://give.rmhcsc.org/give/39772/#!/donation/checkout.
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