Secretariat Event for Ronald McDonald House

Screenwriter, Mike Rich (center) and friends at Secretariat

John Springer and his friend, Mike Rich, Nicole Ewing and Mark Ciardi take center stage in Portland on July 17th on the Nike campus. Screenwriter, Mike Rich and his friends led the fundraising charge for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The non-profit raised over $200,000 during the annual social time and golf tournament. (Photos by Naim Hasan.)

Secretariat Event

Every year at a pre-golf event, Mike Rich–screenwriter and RMHC Board Member–hosts a new guest for a discussion about one of his recent films. This year the film was Secretariat and the guest was Kate Tweedy, daughter of Secretariat’s owner, Penny Chenery. Over 450 guests enjoyed the social time and a chance to hear about the horse and the film.

Social Time at Secretariat Event for Ronald McDonald House

The annual golf tournament at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club attracted 300 supporters.

Golfers warm up at the event for Ronald McDonald House

Pumpkin Ridge Golf

Golf was followed by dinner on the clubhouse patio. Ronald McDonald House Charities program provides a “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close to their hospitalized child at little or no cost.

Golf Celebration for Ronald McDonald House

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.