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The Ronald McDonald

House of Galveston

One of us |Eduardo Andrade

young boy in Mexico playing with
A friends on the rooftop of the apart-
ment building where they lived was sud-
denly electrocuted by overhanging power
lines. Rushed to hospitals and finally find-
ing the way to Shrine Hospitals for Chil-
dren in Galveston, it was determined that
the only way to save his life was with the
amputation of one leg, one arm and a par-
tial amputation of the other arm, As Edu-
ardo’s rehabilitation continued, he lived at
the Ronald McDonald House that he called
“the giant mansion and castle.” Over ten
years of returning to the House and
Shriners, he endured over seventy surgeries
and many hours of rehab. Recently, now an YOU ARE INVITED TO A FUN-FILLED
adult of eighteen years, he returned to Galveston for his final
adult of eighteen years, he returned to Galveston for his final AFTERNOON OF MAH JONGG!
visits to Shriners and has become a volunteer at the Ronald
visits to Shriners and has become a volunteer at the Ronald
House, answering phones and helping families. A small boy has
House, answering phones and helping families. A small boy has What: 7th Annual Mah Jongg party
Where: Galveston Country Club
now become a man. Giving back to so many in a place he calls
now become a man. Giving back to so many in a place he calls 14228 Stewart Road, Galveston, Texas 77554
home. “I want to accomplish something with what I have been When: Thurs. Oct. 11, 2018 at 11:am to 4:pm
home. “I want to accomplish something with what I have been
given. “I cannot quit life, I AM HERE FOR A REASON” Edu-
given. “I cannot quit life, I AM HERE FOR A REASON” Edu- Cost: $60 per person
ardo Andrade. Groups or Individual Players Welcome
ardo Andrade.
Please join us in our upcoming events:
Please join us in our upcoming events: Lunch |Desserts| Raffles
The Annual Piggy Perch Tournament sponsored by the Hou-nual Piggy Perch Tournament sponsored by the Hou-
The An Donations | What We Need On A Daily Basis
ston Big Game Fishing Club gives the children of the Ronald
ston Big Game Fishing Club gives the children of the Ronald
McDonald House an opportunity to test their fishing skills, en-
McDonald House an opportunity to test their fishing skills, en- • Fruit Juice • Paper Plates
• Fruit Cups
• Napkins
joy a well-earned BBQ lunch followed by the all
joy a well-earned BBQ lunch followed by the all-important • Vermicelli • Paper Towels
awards ceremony where everyone gets a trophy! Most Fish...
awards ceremony where everyone gets a trophy! Most Fish... • Tomato Sauce • Umbrellas
Biggest Fish… Smallest Fish… Fish with Most Spots etc. Come
Biggest Fish… Smallest Fish… Fish with Most Spots etc. Come • Tuna • Baseball Caps
cheer them on! • Mayonnaise • Umbrella Strollers
• Cereal • Griddle Pan
• Crackers • Kitchen Sponges
• Bread • SOS pads
• Cooking Oil • Windex
• Dill Relish • Lysol Spray
• Sandwich Meats • Fabuloso Floor Cleaner
• Vegetables • Dish Soap
• Bottled Water • Pledge

Volunteer opportunities await those who can share a few hours
of time or consider cooking a meal for the families or a game of
Bingo…always a popular pastime in the evenings.
Call the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston at
409-762-8770.
Waves Magazine | October 2018 Issue | 59