Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale

Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale

The Alumnae of Alpha Delta Pi began supporting the Ft. Lauderdale Ronald McDonald House (RMH) even before it opened its doors in May of 2004. Through their efforts they have raised well over $100,000 for the RMH. The women have held semi annual garage sales and fundraisers. In December of 2004 the women of Alpha Delta Pi planned, organized and presented the first “Home for the Holidays” event which was a huge success and has continued to grow each year. In addition to their fundraising efforts the women and their families also volunteer countless hours of their time to RMH by providing dinners for the guests, collecting pop tabs and toiletries, and helping out with various odd jobs around the house. The women say, “It makes us feel good to know that we are helping provide these families with a safe, comfortable “home away from home” while they are going through such difficult times.

Stacie Davis and Her Son, Broox Davis

Our spotlighted volunteers of the month are Stacie Davis and her twelve year old son, Broox Davis. Stacie is a pre-med student at Florida Atlantic University and Broox is in the sixth grade at Indian Ridge Middle School. They have been volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale since 2006. Stacie said the reason she volunteers with us was because a friend told her many wonderful stories about the assistance she received from the RMH during her time in need. The extraordinary things she heard about the “Home Away From Home” solidified her decision when choosing a place to volunteer. She wanted somewhere that held “a special place in her heart”. An added benefit was the fact that she could bring her son and expose him to the joys of community service.

Stacie (far right) and Broox Davis (center front) at the RMHC 2007 Marlin Game helping out with other volunteers.

Soon after beginning, our volunteer coordinator asked Stacie if she was willing to be an ambassador at outside events such as volunteer at fairs and charity functions. Much to our surprise, she agreed and has been representing the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale along with her son. They attend functions such as: Florida Marlins Games, South Florida Parenting Holiday Show, “Home for the Holidays” Annual Lighting Ceremony, “Heart to Heart” Annual Fashion Show, and other various volunteer fairs and charity events throughout the year. In 2006, the Ronald McDonald House nominated Broox to receive the “Heroes in Training” Award for “Outstanding Service in the Community” in which he won. He received an award certificate, a $250 mall gift certificate, as well as a matching donation for the RMH. Stacie who is also the President of the American Medical Student Association as well as an officer for Golden Key International Honor Society at Florida Atlantic University who frequently involves members of both clubs. When asked about volunteering, Stacie said. Broox and Stacie both love volunteering at Ronald McDonald House. It is a rewarding experience for both of them said Stacie and it is so much fun to meet new people spreading the word about the organization and all the fantastic things they do.

Ronald McDonald House families and staff would like to acknowledge Stacie and Broox Davis for their dedication and support. It’s people like them that make this a “Home Away From Home” for the families. Broox and Stacie Davis have a friend in the families and staff at the Ronald McDonald House.

Francisca Rosa

Special thanks go to Francisca Rosa who has been part of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Fort Lauderdale family since 2005. She considers herself a humanitarian who enjoys helping people. She believes her passion and desire to volunteer grew from her childhood in Dominican Republic where people constantly help and depend on each other to survive.

She stated that out of all of the organizations that came to Vista Health Plan where she works to recruit volunteers only three organizations got her attention. The RMH of Fort Lauderdale was her choice because of the service and dedication it provides to those in such special needs. Francisca feels like anyone who has some free time should come to Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale and help out, every minute, hour, day you give is worthwhile and much appreciated.

Francisca has been volunteering for churches, community centers, hospitals, schools and other organizations for over twenty years. She feels that the most rewarding experience has been the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale because of what it stands for.

Francisca Rosa has being a dedicated, supportive volunteer with RMHC, she has participated in most of our special events mostly our garage sale and our annual Home for the Holidays Events where she comes in the morning and helps to clean, decorate and set up and then stays through the event until the evening. She’s always there when her help is needed at the RMHC of Fort Lauderdale. It is these kinds of people that make this a “Home Away From Home” for the families.

Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale staff and families would like to thank Francisca Rosa for her caring, sharing, dedication and support.