2020 News Coverage
Former Restaurant Owner Stages Only Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House this Year – on Foot – October 15, 2020
Charlestown Patriot-Bridge
NH Man Raises More Than $100,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities by Walking – October 13, 2020
WCVB – Boston, MA
Dwight Would Walk 1,000 Miles // Ronald McDonald House Charities New England – October 9, 2020
Ben DeCastro – RI
Dwight Barnes Walks to Rhode Island for Charity– October 9, 2020
WPRI – Providence, RI
The Rhode Home: Supporting the Ronald McDonald House – October 9, 2020
WPRI The Rhode Show – Providence, RI
Dwight Barnes Walks 1,000 Mile Loop Around New England to Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities – October 9, 2020
WJAR – Providence, RI
New Hampshire man visits Springfield Ronald McDonald House on 1,000 mile walk – October 8, 2020
The Reminder – Springfield, MA
Man walking 1,000 miles in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities – October 1, 2020
WWLP 22 News – Springfield, MA
NH man completes 1,000 mile charity trek to Springfield – October 1, 2020
Western Mass News
Man Walking 1,000 Miles For Charity Arrives In New Haven – September 29, 2020
New Haven Patch.com
Helping sick kids and their families, 1 step at a time – September 27, 2020
Brattleboro Reformer – Bennington, VT
New Hampshire man walking 1,000 miles for Ronald McDonald House Charities – September 26, 2020
WWLP News 22 – Springfield, MA
Helping sick kids and their families, 1 step at a time – September 25, 2020
Bennington Banner – Bennington, VT
Former McDonald’s restaurant business owner visits Rutland City McDonald’s on 1,000-mile fundraising walk – September 23, 2020
Mountain Times – VT
A NH man is walking his way through VT – September 18, 2020
WCAX – Burlington, VT
Would you walk 1,000 miles for charity? – September 15, 2020
WPTZ NBC5 News Today – Burlington, VT
New Hampshire man trekking 1,000 miles for charity affected by pandemic – September 3, 2020
Bangor Daily News
Walk this way – September 3, 2020
The Hippo
Retired McDonald’s owner stops in Bangor on 1K trek across New England – September 2, 2020
ABC 7 Fox 22
One man set out on a journey to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England– September 2, 2020
WABI 5
Dwight Barnes on Cail & Company– September 2, 2020
107.7 The Pulse
If you see a man in Ronald McDonald knee socks walking down the road – September 2, 2020
Q106.5 Bangor, Maine News Update
Bill Nemitz: Here’s to that ‘clown’ on the side of the road – August 27, 2020
Portland Press Herald
Walking toward the golden arches – August 27, 2020
Andover Townsman
Man plans to walk 1,000 miles to help support Ronald McDonald House Charities – August 26, 2020
WGME Channel 13
‘The McDonald’s guy’ arrives in NH on his 1,000-mile trek – August 21, 2020
New Hampshire Union Leader
He’s lovin’ it – August 21, 2020
The Eagle-Tribune
Retired McDonald’s owner heads out on 1,000-mile walk to help critically ill children – August 8, 2020
New Hampshire Union Leader
NIROPE & Friends: Join the Journey Home – August 4, 2020
Studio 10 – WJAR
Deerfield, NH Man Slated to Walk 1,000 Miles for Charity – July 20, 2020
wokq.com
New Hampshire man to walk 1,000 miles for charity – July 17, 2020
NEWS CENTER Maine
Supporting the Ronald McDonald House with Cardi’s and Rhody Hoops – February 6, 2020
turnto10.com/studio10
Past News Coverage
2019 Coverage
Newport 1/2 Marathon VLOG – October 13, 2019
NoFate247 YouTube.com
Newport Marathon Race Review – October 13, 2019
NoFate247 YouTube.com
Ronald McDonald House Charities announces 2019 Providence Women Leaders -October 1, 2019
pbn.com
Ronald McDonald House Women’s Classic Road Race Returns -September 19, 2019
wpri.com/rhode-show
Community pays their respects to Nick Cardi -August 9, 2019
abc6.com
oneZero makes a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities -July 9, 2019
onezero.com
What Cheer Flower Farm -June 19, 2019
Edible Rhody/ediblerhody.com
Pro Bono Representation of Ronald McDonald House of Providence in Merger Creating Ronald McDonald House of New England -April 11, 2019
lockelord.com
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Eastern New England and The Ronald McDonald House® Providence Join Forces to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children and Their Families -April 2, 2019
Cision PR Newswire
Amica in the Community -April 2, 2019
Ronald McDonald House Charities New England, Inc. to Bring Greater Capacity to Serve Children with Pediatric Illnesses Throughout New England – April 1, 2019
Local Dentist Recognized by Teeth First! for his work -March 15, 2019
The Narragansett Times
Pawsox Night for Ronald McDonald House of Providence -February 12, 2019
eastsidemonthly.com
2018 Coverage
Women & Infants President’s Newsletter – December 11, 2018
A message from Rick Majzun
All Aboard for Weekend Fun in RI -November 16, 2018
providencemonthly.com
Women in Action: Providence’s What Cheer Flower Farm brings beauty to those in need -November 15, 2018
projo.com
More than 2,500 Runners Completed the Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon -October 10, 2018
NewportNow
Marathoners and Half Marathoners complete Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon -October 9, 2018
whatsupnewp.com
5K held to benefit Ronald McDonald House Providence -October 7, 2018
wpri.com
Women’s Classic Road Race returns -September 21, 2018
wpri.com
An oasis grows from an abandoned patch of asphalt – August 24, 2018
wpri.com
A Volunteerism Milestone – August 8, 2018
ardeneng.com
Hope grows where debris flourished – July 13,2018
PBN.com
Cardi’s Furniture – 9th Annual Golf Tournament for Ronald McDonald House hosted by Grampy’s Charities July 23-24 – July 3, 2018
Providence Journal
After a life of generosity, and Big Macs, Lou Provenzano dead at 70 – June 21, 2018
The Herald News
Cardi’s Furniture – PawSox Night for Ronald McDonald House Saturday, June 23 – June 20, 2018
Providence Journal
Fresh and Local with Joe Zito – May 27, 2018
tvmaitred.com
Ronald McDonald Family Room at Hasbro Children’s Hospital Celebrates Milestone Anniversary – May 2, 2018
giving.lifespan.org
Supporting 18,000 families in 10 years – April 30, 2018
RMH Providence Press Release
Donation to the Ronald McDonald House – March 13, 2018
East Providence Reporter, reportertoday.com/eastprovidence
Easter donations sought for local children in need – March 2, 2018
jamestownpress.com
Carter’s Story: Shannon Hegy shares her baby’s battle with a rare disease – February 8, 2018
wpri.com
Carter’s Story: Many organizations exist to help Hasbro Children’s Hospital patients and their families – February 8, 2018
wpri.com
Carter’s Story: Facebook Live – February 8, 2018
WPRI 12
Carter’s Story: Facebook Live – February 9, 2018
WPRI 12
2017 Coverage
Registration opens for the 2018 Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon – December 12, 2017
whatsupnewp.com
Centreville Bank Foundation grant to support new day room at Ronald McDonald House – November 28, 2017
Warwick Beacon warwickonline.com
In My Own Shoes: Put your heart and time into Ronald McDonald House – October 1, 2017thewesterlysun.com
The Rhode Home: The Ronald McDonald House of Providence Women’s Classic – September 20, 2017
The Rhode Show
“Car Pooling with Ben” – Episode 58: Ronald McDonald House Providence – September 7, 2017
Car Pooling with Ben
10th Annual Ronald McDonald House of Providence Women’s Classic – July 30, 2017
New England Runner
“Car Pooling with Ben” – Episode 58: Ronald McDonald House Providence – June 2, 2017
Car Pooling with Ben
MetLife Auto & Home sponsors room at Ronald McDonald House – May 9, 2017
warwickonline.com
Ashton 2nd-grader launches schoolwide bracelet campaign for sick children – April 12, 2017
valleybreeze.com
N.E.D. Community Running Club to debut in Cumberland – March 8, 2017
valleybreeze.com
Amica Insurance to sponsor the Newport Marathon – March 7, 2017
whatsupnewp.com
Ronald McDonald House reaches $5M fundraising goal – February 3, 2017
PBN.com
Yelp Helps Event: Ronald McDonald House – January 12, 2017
Yelp.com
Volunteers Are Crucial To Our Community – January 5, 2017
The Jewish Voice
2016 Coverage
Ronald McDonald Fundraising Goal Met – December 26, 2016
abc6.com
Ronald McDonald House raises $5 M for expansion in Providence – December 25, 2016
Turntoten.com
McDonald House meets $5 M Goal for 10 room expansion – December 22, 2016
The Westerly Sun Online
Campaign Complete: RMH Providence Officially Reaches $5 Million “Always Room at the House” Goal – December 15, 2016
Cardi’s Furniture – Women’s Classic Johnson Controls 5K Race Cardi’s Furniture 3K Walk – October 4, 2016
Providence Journal Online
Cardi’s Furniture – Women’s Classic Johnson Controls 5K Race Cardi’s Furniture 3K Walk – October 4, 2016
The Rhode Show – WPRI 12
Cardi’s Furniture – Women’s Classic Johnson Controls 5K Race Cardi’s Furniture 3K Walk – October 1, 2016
Providence Journal
Cardi’s Furniture – Women’s Classic Johnson Controls 5K Race Cardi’s Furniture 3K Walk – September 23, 2016
Providence Journal
Cardi’s Furniture – Women’s Classic Johnson Controls 5K Race Cardi’s Furniture 3K Walk – September 22, 2016
Providence Journal
Cardi’s Furniture – Women’s Classic Johnson Controls 5K Race Cardi’s Furniture 3K Walk – September 21, 2016
Providence Journal
Cardi’s Furniture – Women’s Classic Johnson Controls 5K Race Cardi’s Furniture 3K Walk – September 21, 2016
Providence Journal Online
‘Car Pooling with Ben’ Episode 4: Nicole Anderson, Ronald McDonald House Providence – August 19, 2016
Car Pooling with Ben
Chula-Maguire gets red-carpet treatment at U. S. Olympic Trials – August 2016
The Valley Breeze
Spare change makes a big difference (video)
RMHC of Eastern New England
Cardi’s Furniture – 7th Annual Golf Tournament – July 2016
The Rhode Show – WPRI 12
RMH BBQ Raises $150,000
Providence Business News
Volunteer Scheduling Tool – RMH Providence Homebase Project
The Non-Profit FOSS Institute
Cardi’s Furniture – 7th Annual Golf Tournament hosted by Grampy’s Charities – July 2016
Providence Journal
Providence’s Molly Huddle qualifies for second straight Olympics – July 2016
Providence Journal
1-Pound Preemie’s Emotional Journey – Just Keep Swimming! June 2016
ABC News Boston
Ribbon Cutting Block Party
RI Monthly
Ribbon Cutting Block Party
Providence Monthly
Ribbon Cutting Block Party
Warwick Beacon
Ribbon Cutting Block Party
Cranston Herald
Ribbon Cutting Block Party
Johnston Sunrise
Cardi’s Furniture – RMH Renovations & Block Party – May 2016
The Rhode Show – WPRI 12
A conversation with Nicole Anderson of RMH Providence – 5/15/16
Cumulus Cares
Washington Trust Commercial Success Story – RMH Providence
Cardi’s Furniture – RMH Expansion News – April 2016
The Rhode Show – WPRI 12
2015 Coverage
Banneker CEO Honored By Ronald McDonald House of Providence with Women’s Leadership Award – October 2015
Cardi’s Furniture – Women’s Classic Johnson Controls 5K Cardi’s Furniture 3K – September 2015
The Rhode Show – WPRI 12
“For mother and ill daughter, a journey of learning to live again” – August 2015
Providence Journal
RMH Providence Ground Breaking media coverage (use password Compassion2015) – July 2015
“Five Questions With: Michael G. Fantom”– July 2015
Providence Business News
Cardi’s Furniture – RMH Providence Breaks Ground on Expansion – July 2015
The Rhode Show – WPRI 12
“Lions Club hosting golf tournament to support Ronald McDonald House expansion – March 2015
Johnston Sunrise
“What’s Your Workout: R.I. Treasurer Magaziner uses strength training to increase muscle”
Providence Journal
2014 Coverage
“Golf tourney raises funds for local charities”
SouthCoast Today
“Your Neighbors”
Providence Journal
“Ronald McDonald House: ‘Second home’ helps many cope”
Providence Journal
“Women’s Classic race to benefit Ronald McDonald House”
WPRI 12
Will Speck 5k celebrates 11th year
Warwick Beacon
2012 Coverage
Pink Heals to Donate T-shirt Proceeds…
Coventry Patch
4th Annual Women’s Leadership Awards
RMH Providence
“Made to feel right at home”
Warwick Beacon
