WHO/WHAT: The Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda hosted its annual Winter Wonderland holiday celebration on Saturday, December 7, to bring holiday cheer to families with seriously ill and critically injured children. This festive event featured a variety of activities, including delicious food, games, and entertainment for children, capped off by a special visit from Santa Claus.
As part of the celebration, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians presented a generous $200,000 donation to support the Ronald McDonald House’s mission of providing critical services to families in need during their child’s medical treatment.
The Winter Wonderland event provides a much-needed opportunity for families facing the challenges of caring for a seriously ill or critically injured child to come together, share in the holiday spirit, and receive the support they need. The $200,000 donation from San Manuel will help ensure that Ronald McDonald House can continue to offer vital services, including lodging, meals, and emotional support, to families during some of their most difficult times.
DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 7, 2024
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Ronald McDonald House Inland Empire
11365 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
About San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near Highland, California. San Manuel exercises its inherent sovereign right of self-governance and provides essential services for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services, and promoting social, economic, and cultural development. As the Indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys, mountains, and high deserts, the Serrano people of San Manuel have called this area home since time immemorial and are committed to remaining a productive partner in the San Bernardino region. For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.