Dozens of South Jersey Couples, Singles Celebrate Valentine's Day by Giving Back to the 'House that Love Built'

CAMDEN, N.J. – Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey invites all to experience a fun-filled evening for couples, singles & groups on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14 at the Merion in Cinnaminson, N.J. from 7:30 p.m. until midnight. The 5th Annual Wine & Chocolate fundraiser provides an opportunity for donors to help raise awareness & funds for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. The event is hosted by the Young Professionals Council, a local network of working professionals from across Burlington, Gloucester and Camden counties, who regularly volunteer for the House.

Friends from across South Jersey are invited to celebrate “the House that Love Built” with a wine tasting, a chocolate fountain, delicious food stations, chocolate desserts and a raffle that will include something for everyone. The event will also offer a live band for guests to enjoy some dancing as well as a visit from our favorite man in red – Ronald McDonald himself. Some of the Eagles Cheerleaders will also be stopping in join in on the fun. Organizers expect to raise more than $15,000 for the Camden-based nonprofit, which serves as a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill and injured children during their medical treatments.

“We are grateful to have such an enthusiastic group of young professionals in our community who dedicate their extracurricular time to serve the families staying at the House,” said Teddy Thomas, Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey. “Many of these individuals are just starting out in their careers so it’s nice to see them take such an active role in providing service to others.”

Tickets are just $75 per person and can be order by visiting the Ronald McDonald House website www.ronaldhouse-snj. For more information call Dorothy Lucca at 856-966-4663 or email dorothy@ronaldhouse-snj.org.

WHAT: 5th Annual Wine & Chocolate Valentine’s Day Party, benefitting Ronald McDonald House of SNJ

WHO: Couples, singles and groups from across South Jersey enjoying a night out

Ronald McDonald

Eagles Cheerleaders

WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2015 7:30 p.m. – midnight

WHERE: The Merion, 1301 Route 130 South, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

About Ronald McDonald House of SNJ

Located in Camden, the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey provides a home-away-from home for seriously ill children and their families. In addition to its residential facility in Camden, Ronald McDonald House operates family rooms, specially designed waiting areas in pediatric units of 10 South Jersey hospitals, to assist families whose children are being treated in those facilities.

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