Kids Undergoing Medical Treatment at Ronald McDonald House of New York Get Their 'Destiny Fulfilled'

Kids Undergoing Medical Treatment at Ronald McDonald House of New York Get Their 'Destiny Fulfilled'

Platinum Recording Artists Destiny's Child Pay a Special Visit to the House on

Saturday, July 30th

WHAT: Platinum recording artists Destiny's Child will visit the Ronald McDonald House of New York City from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005. The women from Destiny's Child will take a tour of the house -- the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world -- then join in a cookie- decorating event with the many children who are staying at the House while undergoing medical treatment at nearby hospitals.

Destiny's Child, currently on the final concert tour as a group, are global ambassadors for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Due to their partnership with the charity, the group is donating $1.00 from every concert ticket sold during their U.S. tour to "give a hand" to children in need around the world.

WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 30, 2005 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ronald McDonald House of New York City 405 E. 73rd St. (BETWEEN 1st and York Avenues) New York, NY 10021

MEDIA -- Photo opportunities with Destiny's Child decorating OPPORTUNITIES: cookies with children in the house and Ronald McDonald House board members -- Q&A with Destiny's Child

BACKGROUND: The Ronald McDonald House in New York City is the largest facility of its type in the world. It can accommodate 84 families and it is filled to capacity almost every night. The House's location in Manhattan, in close proximity to 12 major cancer treatment centers, draws children and families from across the country and around the world.

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is a non-profit organization that creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. RMHC is unique in that it fulfills a need for children and their families by providing access to services they would not otherwise receive. To date, Ronald McDonald House Charities has funded $400 million in grants and program services, providing an immediate, positive impact on children's lives. For more information about RMHC, please visit http://www.rmhc.org/

TO SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS, PLEASE CONTACT: Lisa Giassa 201-964-6004 or cell: 201-406-7690; April Guillerme 201-964-2370.

PRNewswire -- July 25

Source: Ronald McDonald House Charities of NY Tristate Area

Web site: http://www.rmhc.org/

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