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Lights of Love

Lights of Love

Thursday, December 4, 2025 - Thursday, December 4, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lights of Love is a community initiative to support families facing serious childhood illness and injury, culminating in a Community Celebration on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 4-7pm, Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Light a Luminary

Light a Luminary

Monday, December 1, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026

Be a light - Light a Luminary! Each year, glowing candles line the streets of neighborhoods across the Triangle and beyond. The Light a Luminary project, now in its 32nd year, engages dozens of local communities in honor of the families staying with RMHC Triangle who are unable to be home for the holidays due to their children’s serious illness or injury.

The Wishing Tree

The Wishing Tree

Friday, November 14, 2025 - Friday, December 12, 2025

The Wishing Tree is a holiday angel-tree program to support seriously ill children and their families during the holidays. Participating groups receive ornaments to distribute to members or hang on a tree. Each ornament contains a gift needed for a child or parent, or a food or household item needed to keep Ronald McDonald House programs running. An Amazon gift list is also available.

Sequence Golf Tournament

Sequence Golf Tournament

Monday, October 20, 2025 - Monday, October 20, 2025
10:00 AM

This is the 7th Annual Sequence Golf Tournament for RMHC. Join us at NCSU’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course to benefit RMHC families and enjoy the crisp fall air.

Christmas in July

Christmas in July

Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Thursday, July 31, 2025

Ho, ho, ho! Help RMHC fill up our pantries for the summer! Organize friends, neighbors, or coworkers to collect from our special summer wish list. We’ll provide a special box of festive Christmas in July decorations to each participating family or group to make the project fun. We’ll also provide a poster you can hang or email to spread the word.

Carolina Kids Classic

Carolina Kids Classic

Monday, May 19, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025

Join us for a round of golf under Carolina Blue skies! Since its inception in 1989, the Carolina Kids Classic has become a staple event in Chapel Hill, raising more than $4.25 million to support RMHC families.

Welcome Home Dinner Party

Welcome Home Dinner Party

Friday, April 11, 2025 - Friday, April 11, 2025
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Come casual for RMHC’s dressed-down gala at the Angus Barn Pavilion. Sparkling lights and logs on the fire welcome guests to this premier Triangle dinner event celebrating its 25th year. Love for the RMHC mission of hope and hospitality fills the air!

Give a Little Love – Chapel Hill

Give a Little Love – Chapel Hill

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
11:45AM - 12:45PM

Join us for a lunch filled with spirit, inspiration, and love while learning about how Ronald McDonald House Charities embraces seriously ill children and their families and Duke, UNC & WakeMed Children’s Hospitals. There is no cost to attend as a guest or to host a table.

Pickleball Jamboree

Pickleball Jamboree

Friday, October 11, 2024 - Friday, October 11, 2024
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US – come out and play for RMH! Seven Oaks members as well as non-members are welcomed in our second-annual Jamboree. Enjoy live entertainment, cold adult beverages, and fun for all. Act fast - limited spots available.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Team RMHC

Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Team RMHC

Sunday, October 8, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
7:00 AM

Calling all runners! RMHC is looking for friends to join the RMHC Triangle Team at the 45th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Organizers expect more than 45,000 participants this year. The start line is located in Grant Park at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street. Join RMHC in running the distance for children and families facing big challenges!

A Tasteful Affair

A Tasteful Affair

Sunday, October 1, 2023 - Sunday, October 1, 2023
6:00PM - 8:00PM

Join the tasting event of the season! A Tasteful Affair includes live entertainment, silent auction, raffle, and samples from some of the best food and beverage providers in the Triangle. Come on out to the beautiful Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm and help us ring in fall while helping sick kids and their families.

Wild Bill 5K

Wild Bill 5K

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - Saturday, August 5, 2023
7:00 AM

Seven Oaks and the Stonehenge HOA are proud to hold the third-annual Wild Bill 5K in honor of William “Wild Bill” Sonner. Bill was a Raleigh coach, mentor, and community leader. The 2023 race features a 5K, a virtual 5K, and a kids’ race. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle and The Helene Foundation.