Summer 2021 Driving Movie Series Raised $ 40,000 – Local News 8

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Ronald McDonald Houses of Idaho charity has announced that its 2021 summer car movie series to be held at the Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In has raised more $ 40,000 to help families with sick or injured children at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC).

“Our goal is to support families – to help them through their difficult days in the hospital and to keep them close,” commented Lori Priest, OMRM Idaho’s Director of Community Engagement for the East. of Idaho. “The drive-in provides an opportunity for families to get out, be safe and have fun together while supporting the families we serve. It has been a great way to raise awareness that the family room is there when families with sick children at CMIRS need a home away from home. It is also an opportunity to raise funds to provide services to these families at no cost. We are very grateful for our sponsors and the support of the East Idaho community to raise over $ 40,000 to support local families. ”

OMRM Idaho operates three programs across Idaho, including the Ronald McDonald House in Boise, Happy Wheels Hospitality Carts in Boise and Twin Falls, and the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Idaho Falls. The family room is located inside the EIRMC and first opened in September 2019. Since opening, the family room has supported over 700 families and received over 4,100 visits.