Posted by: Barb Theofilos, CPA 

Members of the Estate Planning Council gathered early Tuesday evening to prepare dinner for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland. The dinner smelled absolutely delicious and a few guests staying at the house even asked for the recipe of the main chicken dish! 

The Ronald McDonald House offers a place for families to stay at little or no cost while their child is receiving medical care at one of the local medical facilities. The House allows families to focus on the most important thing, the health of their child, rather than worrying about day to day tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry. The House also creates a support system to help families cope with some of the most stressful times in their lives. 

We were fortunate to be given a tour of the House by one of the volunteers. There are
currently 37 guest rooms (all of which are almost always occupied). Construction is currently taking place to have an additional 17 rooms built for families. There is almost always a waiting list to be included in the House so the additional space is definitely necessary. 

The members of Zinner & Co. and the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland are looking forward to making our participation with the Ronald McDonald House an ongoing relationship! 

To learn more about The Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland and ways to help, please visit their website at rmhcleveland.org.