Rachel Cooke Search - Thanksgiving

Discussion in 'The Search for Rachel Cooke' started by JR, Nov 28, 2002.

  1. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    Facing the holidays when a loved one is missing is extremely difficult. Robert and Janet Cooke made the decision to break tradition and not have their traditional Thanksgiving this year. Instead, the Cookes spent their afternoon and evening helping prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for the families at the Austin Ronald McDonald House.

    The Cookes, staff from the Austin Hilton Inn and other friends helped Express Gourmets www.expressgourmets.com prepare and then clean up after a delicious meal (donated by Express Gourmets) was eaten by the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.


    "A Home-Away-From-Home"

    The idea behind Ronald McDonald House is simple: provide a “home-away-from-home†for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.


    http://www.rmhc.com/mis/mission/index.html


    Janet and Ronald McDonald
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  2. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    RC and Sarah (Hilton staff) start preparing a delicious Thanksgiving meal.


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  3. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    Everyone was given a tour of the facilities provided to the families at Ronald McDonald House.

    Laundry Room
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  4. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    Though the families have private sleeping quarters, there are community living areas and a community dining hall. Please note, all pictures are of the volunteers. Pictures of the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House are not allowed.

    Community Living Room
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  5. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    Yes, can tabs really are collected by Ronald McDonald Houses.

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  6. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    Express Gourmets brought an extra treat for the children. Sugar cookies were baked and icing, sprinkles and candies were provided so the kids could decorate the cookies themselves.

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  7. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    More cookies...

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  8. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    Fantastic feast...

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  9. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    More food...

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  10. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    RC and Todd catch up...

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  11. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    The Cookes, Todd, Todd Jr. and Toddette enjoy dinner.

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  12. JR

    JR FFJ Senior Member

    A rewarding day was had by all.

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