Posted on behalf of our events coodrdinator Lori H.

Hey guys,

The holidays are quickly approaching which means the RX-Club of Houston's annual "Ronald McDonald House Santa Store" charity drive is even closer!

With this in mind I would like your input on whether or not we will be able to make this year a success. I know many of us have faced unique hardships this year which might affect donation participation.

Please let me know by responding to this poll ASAP if you will participate or not. I would be happy to continue coordination of this annual event on behalf of the club, however we need to be assured we will have sufficient participation to make it a success.

If you have any questions, please email me,
Happy Holidays,
Lori - Email me (lorihanna@gmail.com).

All responses need to be recieved no later than NOVEMBER 19th 2008 to determine if further event planning is necessary.

Zero responses. Damn guys. Looks like some of you are getting a lump of coal in your stocking this year.

Despite the poor responses here, we got enough responses on our local forum to go forward with the collection. Here is my announcement I made over there.

FWIW - Here is Lori's post to the club.

Hey guys,

Just wanted to touch base and let you know how excited I am that we will be able to help those in need once again this year! Below you will see a brief description of the Santa Store concept and the items needed this year.


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"The Ronald McDonald House provides families the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful Christmas with gifts while being away from home at no additional expense.

- The Community Room is transformed into a Santa Store filled with wonderful new gifts and goodies for all ages. Volunteers set up the Santa Store and arrange gifts in sections by gender and age for easy shopping. Santa Store opens two weeks before Christmas and is staffed with smiling Volunteers ready to assist and provide gift-wrapping.

- Parents are able to visit the Santa Store to select gifts for their Children.

- Children visit the Santa Store with a Volunteer escort to help select the perfect gift for their parents and siblings.
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NEW gifts are needed for ALL AGES, including premature infants, teenagers, and adults before December 7th. Below is a sample of items needed for the RMH Houston Santa Store:

- Infants – Toys, gift baskets w/pacifiers, rattles, bottles, blankets
- Toddlers – Toys
- Children – Toys, sports related items (please no Play-dough or games with small pieces)
- Teenagers – Jewelry, DVD players, DVD’s, CD’s, Purses, wallets, sports items, electronic hand games
- Moms - Gift Baskets, jewelry, cologne, purses
- Dads – Wallets, belts, shirts, jackets, socks, electric razors
- Misc. – Gift cards to various stores

The Ronald McDonald House Santa Store would not be possible without the support from caring individuals like you!”

Happy Holidays to you and yours, see you on December 2nd!!!

Lori