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Don’t be surprised if you start noticing an increasing number of gas pumps decorated in Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) graphics popping up around South Florida. Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, which is hosting a fundraiser benefiting RMHC of South Florida has increased the number of its participating pumps from four to 100.
Each of these beautifully wrapped pumps are designated to donate one cent per gallon, on any level of gas, to RMHC of South Florida. The funds raised through this initiative will help provide a “home away from home,” hot meals and support to the families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Miami while their children are receiving lifesaving treatment at nearby pediatric hospitals.
“Thanks to Sunshine Gasoline Distributors’ continued generosity in multiplying the number of pumps more than twelvefold, this fundraiser is no longer only one of the longest in RMHC of South Florida’s history but potentially one of our most profitable,” said executive director Soraya Rivera-Moya.
From now until the end of July, anyone who fills the tank at any of the 100 RMHC-wrapped pumps at the distributers’ participating South Florida gas stations automatically will be donating to the charity to help RMHC fulfill its mission of “keeping families together.” For a list of participating locations, visit rmhcsouthflorida.org/sunshine-gasoline/.
“We are excited to expand this fundraiser and therefore raise even more funds for this amazing charity to help them continue to prosper and provide comfort to thousands of children and their families during the most difficult time of their lives,” said Eddy Alvarez, senior operations manager at Sunshine Gasoline Distributors Inc. “Furthermore, I am honored to continue to help RMHC of South Florida in my new capacity as one of its esteemed board of directors members.”
Because of the Alvarez Family’s continuous support, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida recently appointed Eddy Alvarez to its board of directors.
“We are incredibly appreciative for the generosity of Sunshine Gasoline Distributors and the entire Alvarez Family,” Rivera Moya said. “It’s a privilege to welcome Eddy Alvarez to our board of directors.”
