RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Since the first Ronald McDonald House opened in 1973 in Philadelphia, more than 350 houses have opened worldwide. The Ronald McDonald Houses give out of town parents of hospitalized children a place to stay near the hospital.
Ronald McDonald House Durham & Wake operates two houses, one near Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, the other near WakeMed Children's Hospital in Raleigh. These houses provide rooms for 64 families on a nightly basis. In addition, they also operate Family Rooms at both hospitals, and four sleeping rooms within Duke Children's Hospital.
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On Friday, March 8, the 20th Annual Hearts of Gold Gala will take place. Since the Gala is always sold out, the Ronald McDonald House Durham & Wake has expanded the number of fundraising events over a four days, and they are calling it "Heartstrings."
On Tuesday, March 5, Dinner with Friends will give people an opportunity to eat at a participating restaurant that will then donate a portion of the day's proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House Durham and Wake.
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On Thursday, March 7, JAM for RMH will take place at The Pavilion at Angus Barn from 6 to 11 p.m. This new event will combine Angus Barn food, beer and wine, with the entertainment of three bands and two DJs.
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