BRANDSOURCE HONORED WITH
2011 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES STEWARDSHIP AWARD
BrandSource Lauded For Support Of Global Charity; Past Recipients Include
The Coca-Cola Company, McDonald’s Corp., and Southwest Airlines
CHICAGO, Ill., – August 23, 2011 – BrandSource has been honored as the 2011 recipient of the Ronald
McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) Stewardship Award, which recognizes corporations that have exceeded
expectations in helping the Charity fulfill its mission of offering programs that directly improve the health and well being of
children. The award was presented last week at the 2011 RMHC International Conference before nearly 1,000 attendees
representing 26 countries and regions. Previous recipients of the RMHC Stewardship Award include The Coca-Cola
Company®, McDonald’s® Corporation and Southwest Airlines®.
Every two years at this conference, RMHC selects and formally recognizes a key corporate donor for engaging
with the Charity and its local Chapters. From providing annual monetary contributions and in-kind donations, to
encouraging the company’s employees to volunteer their time and talent, corporate donors are vital in helping RMHC
deliver comfort and care to children and their families.
“For eight years, BrandSource has been a tremendous help to our families in a very unique way. They help turn
Ronald McDonald House® programs into a ‘home away from home,’” said Marty Coyne, president and CEO of Ronald
McDonald House Charities. “Our guest families are able to enjoy electronics and appliances similar to what they have at
home, making them feel comfortable, and allowing them to focus on the needs of their children.”
When a Ronald McDonald House needs appliances or electronics, BrandSource works with suppliers to fulfill
requests for products that are needed. “Our success is directly attributable to the people of the communities that support
our business,” said Bob Lawrence, CEO of BrandSource.
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“When families face medical challenges involving their children that may require them to stay at a Ronald
McDonald House, we want to give back and ensure that they are comfortable and taken care of during what can be a very
challenging time. We’re proud and honored to provide kitchen and laundry appliances and home entertainment products
for these families to use. We look forward to supporting this wonderful organization for years to come.”
About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs
that directly improve the health and well being of children. Through its global network of local Chapters in 53 countries and
regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room ® and Ronald McDonald
Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support children's programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and
resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy. All RMHC-supported programs provide a
bridge to quality health care and give children and families the time they need together to heal faster and cope better. For
more information about RMHC, visit www.rmhc.org, follow RMHC on Twitter (@RMHC), or like RMHC on Facebook
(Facebook.com/RMHC Global).
About BrandSource
Based in Anaheim, Calif. and founded in 1969, BrandSource is a 100 percent member-owned merchandising group with
nearly 4,500 independent dealer members in North America and close to 3,000 “branded” stores in the U.S. BrandSource
is North America’s largest group by number of members and volume. BrandSource retailers are known for offering local
consumers an unparalleled customer service experience, along with a “neighborhood expert” source when they’re in the
market for appliances, consumer electronics, flooring and home furnishings. Please visit www.brandsource.com for more
information.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Brand Source
Norma Rosenfield
Rosenfield PR
818-591-2264
norma@rosenfieldpr.com
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Clara Carrier
PR & Marketing Manager
630-623-6573
Clara.carrier@us.mcd.com
© 2011 McDonald’s.
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