NFM, Inc. is excited to announce that we will be a sponsor for the 2014 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore’s Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run & Walk on April 6th! This will be the 3rd year that NFM, Inc. has sponsored and participated in the Red Shoe Shuffle. Last year, NFM, Inc. received recognition for being the third largest team at the shuffle!
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore (RMHCB) is a charity that provides a home away from home for families who have children that are receiving medical treatment from local hospitals or medical centers. The house is known for offering hope, compassion, support and love when families need it the most. NFM, Inc. is committed to giving back to our communities, and the RMHCB is our key charity. NFM, Inc. currently donates a portion of every loan closed to the RMHCB, but we believe that attending the shuffle is a great way to meet the families of the House and let them know the community of Baltimore is there to support them.
NFM, Inc. would like to invite you to join us in the Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run & Walk. The shuffle will start at the Ronald McDonald House, loop around the M&T Bank Stadium and the Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and finishes at the Ronald McDonald House. This year, there will be activities not only for individuals participating in the event but also for the friends, families (especially the children), and those not participating. To learn more, please visit the Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run & Walk website. There you can register to join our NFM, Inc. team, as well as to make a donation. We look forward to seeing you there!
LINTHICUM, M.D., April 15th, 2013— NFM, Inc. is proud to have sponsored and participated in the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore’s Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run and Walk on Sunday, April 14th at 9 a.m.
The Red Shoe Shuffle is an annual fundraiser in April. It is a 5k run/walk that begins and ends in front of the Ronald McDonald House. Last year was the inaugural year of a tradition that hopefully will become an annual event in Baltimore. Over 1,300 people participated last year– it was an enormous success.
The Red Shoe Crew is a group of young professionals and students aged 22-39 in the Baltimore, MD and surrounding area associated with the Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore. The group volunteers at the House, hosts networking and social events for its members, and raises money for the House.
The group concentrates its efforts in 3 core areas: Service, Social, and a Signature Event. The Crew hosts breakfasts, dinners and activity hours for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
NFM, Inc. has been involved with this charity since 2009.Currently, 37 employees and family members of NFM, Inc. have joined a team. NFM, Inc.’s Human Resources Director, Bernadette is heavily involved in this organization and the Red Shoe Shuffle 5k run and walk.
Bernadette, the incoming Red Shoe Crew President, said, “NFM, Inc. is excited to be part of such an amazing organization. Over the years our staff has continued to get involved with the house and have been eager to help out in any way. We are looking forward to this years’ shuffle and helping the house get a new shuttle to help transport families to and from local hospitals.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore
Part of an international network serving children and families in 54 countries, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore is an independent, locally funded and controlled Chapter of one of the world’s most recognized and respected philanthropic organizations.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities is a non-profit corporation run by a small staff and volunteer Board of Directors. The enthusiastic participation of men and women from all walks of life makes the house “work.”
Support in the form of time, talents, funds, and materials are important to the running of the facility, and have come from individuals, businesses, fraternal, and community organizations. The compassion of these men and women has resulted in a haven that shelters families and sees them through a period of unthinkable stress. We are supported by local donations, managed by a local Board of Directors and all monies donated go directly to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore and its programs.
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