Emory Women's Basketball Chips In At Ronald McDonald House

The Emory women's basketball team recently volunteered at Atlanta's Gatewood Ronald McDonald House (RMH), a temporary residency for families of children receiving treatment at Atlanta-area hospitals.

The RMH provides programs, lodging, and support to families during the difficult time of one of their children being in the hospital.  The Eagles  helped out in two ways.  First, they participated in a program called "Baker's Club," where you plan and bake a variety of treats for the families to enjoy. The morning group of bakers made rice krispie treats and brownies, while the afternoon crew made chex "muddy buddies" and cookies. 

The team enjoyed meeting some of the residents of RMH, and also received a tour of the facility. Emory also had a group provide the after-dinner entertainment one night. The team decided to play bingo with the kids and families. It was a hit, and the kids were yelling "bingo!" left and right. The prizes were a big deal, and the evening revealed  some expert bingo-players (the kids at RMH, not our team!) on our hands.

Both experiences gave  the squad the opportunity to see what a difference they can make in brightening someone's day.