A fundraising push that can double the value of every gift began Monday for Ronald McDonald House West Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas. The charity's Heart of the House Match week runs Nov. 2 through Nov. 6, and WBBJ reports that any donation made during those five days will be matched dollar for dollar, with no limit on the match.
How the match works
The arithmetic is simple. A $50 gift becomes $100, and a $500 gift becomes $1,000. Because the match has no cap, even a small donation counts twice, and larger gifts are doubled in full. The house says the money goes toward helping sick children stay near the care they need, with the family they love.
Radiothon on Friday
The week ends with the house's annual Radiothon on Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 98.1 The Max. Listeners can give during the broadcast, and those gifts fall inside the match window.
Thank-you gifts
Every donor will receive a Ronald McDonald House tote bag. Donors who give $500 or more will also receive a Ronald McDonald House hat. To give, people can visit the charity's website or call during the Radiothon; WBBJ's report points readers to its donation link.
Who the house serves
According to WBBJ, the charity serves families in West Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas whose children are receiving medical care. Ronald McDonald House programs generally exist so that parents and siblings do not have to be separated from a hospitalized child, and the match week is meant to raise money in a short, focused burst.
Why timing matters
Because the match applies only through Friday, Nov. 6, anyone who plans to give may want to do it this week. Donations made after the window closes are not covered by the match, according to the dates the charity published. Check the house's official channels for the most current details on how to give.
Raw 100.5 will share more about community giving efforts across West Tennessee and the Jackson area as they are announced.
Sources: WBBJ, Ronald McDonald House West Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas as reported by WBBJ