Northwest Arkansas. I searched online and
found it and figured out how to get involved
with their wish list and serving dinners for
families.
Amanda said that dropping off items from
the wish list on the Ronald McDonald House
web site is a good way to help when you
don't have a lot of free time. But, every bit
helps. Including providing milk for the house
a couple times a month.
"Doing a wish list item was a good way to
get involved," she explained. "I didn't have
the time, but I had the resources. So, this
was the best way to give back. Occasionally,
I'll do a dinner for the house. I've done that
three times now and I'll do dinners two
times next month."
Amanda said she is always
impressing the importance of
volunteerism on her kids.
"I try to teach them in general that
just volunteering is good," she said.
"It's good to help other people when
you can. There is always some point in
your life where you might need help. I
just hope they feel the same way that I
do when I volunteer. I'm always trying
to instill that in them. In my mind that's
my legacy that my good works can be
continued through them even when I'm
not around."
Common wish list items
• Scentsy's
• Swiffer Wet Jet Pads
• Individual Toothbrushes
• Steam Mop
• Paper Towls
• Individual bags of chips
• Little Debbies
• Freezer Meals
• Snack Items
• Lunchables
• Bottled Water
• Canned Soda
• Milk
• Keurig K-cups
• Snack Food Items
• Individual Size Frozen Meals
• Small Trash Bags
Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Arkoma strives to benefit Western Arkansas
and Eastern Oklahoma through four core
programs: Ronald McDonald Family
Rooms at Mercy Hospital NWA in Rogers
and at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, a
Ronald McDonald House at Washington
Regional in Fayetteville, and a Ronald
McDonald Care Mobile.
Burgundy Harrison, 9, Home
schooled
"I know volunteering here
helps a lot of families stay
close to their children in
the hospital. And it helps
the world. It makes me feel
good inside to know I helped
somebody. I want people to
know that it really helps the
world especially with Ronald
McDonald House."
Tynison Harrison,
6, first grade,
Sugar Creek
Elementary in
Bentonville.
"I donated milk. I
found that great. It
makes feel good to help
other people. They can
donate stuff that people
need."
Adyliene Harrison, 5,
Bentonville Tennie
Russel Primary School,
Pre-K.
"Mom buys milk and
I give it to the Ronald
McDonald House."
rmhcofarkoma.org
Search the hashtag #WishlistWednesday
for RMH wish list requests
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