Megan Foker, left, Mara Leong-Maguinez, Savannah Moore from Senator Anthony Portantino's Office, and Teresa Lamb-Simpson from Congressman Adam Schiff's Office pose during the Heart of the House Summer Social at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena, Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Photo by James Carbone)
Geoff Johansing Co-Chair of the Ronald McDonald House, and his wife Sherry Johansing pose during the Heart of the House Summer Social at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena, Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Photo by James Carbone)
Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin with his wife Sandra Augustin pose during the Heart of the House Summer Social at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena, Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Photo by James Carbone)
Ellen Portillo, a therapist for the Ronald McDonlad House, left, gives a tour of her new office space pose during the Heart of the House Summer Social at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena, Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Photo by James Carbone)
Kathy Selders, left, and Debbie Manners, pose during the Heart of the House Summer Social at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena, Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Photo by James Carbone)
Dan Timmons, left, Erin Olmsted and Scott Olmsted pose during the Heart of the House Summer Social at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena, Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Photo by James Carbone)
The Heart of the House Summer Social taking place at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena, Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Photo by James Carbone)
Mara Leong-Maguinez who recently was named woman of the year from Congressman Adam Schiff poses during the Heart of the House Summer Social at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena, Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Photo by James Carbone)
For 17 years, Ronald McDonald House Pasadena has provided comfort, care, and support to families with critically ill children, keeping them close to their family, doctors and medical care in their time of need even as the pandemic grips the city.
Beyond walls and a roof, the caring staff provide families with a supportive and caring community during their most difficult times.
The House’s Board of Trustees on Thursday hosted their annual Heart of the House party to show their appreciation for the organization’s most dedicated supporters.
In spite of the year’s challenges, members of the Pasadena community have stepped up to lend a helping hand to families with critically ill children.
At the event nearly 50 guests enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the backyard of the newly expanded administrative offices.
“This year we were excited to launch our Adopt a Room program where donors are able to sponsor the care and maintenance for a bedroom for families for a full year, which ensures that families with critically ill children always have a clean, warm, and welcoming place to stay near the medical facility,” Executive Director Mara Leong-Maguinez explained.
Thursday’s event was away to thank Adopt a Room partners and all donors, she said.
“The support of our dedicated community has kept our doors open for families when they need it most. We are inspired by the resiliency our families demonstrate every day,” Leong-Maguinez told the gathering.
She said the nonprofit is looking forward to celebrating its annual gala on October 16th at a private club — “back in person and more fun than ever.”
For more information about the Adopt a Room program, visit www.rmhcsc.org/pasadena or call (626) 204-0400.
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