Welcome to the first annual Kids & Clays Sporting Clay Tournament benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois (RMHCCI)! This exciting event promises a fun-filled day of sporting clays, event games, lunch, and a 50/50 raffle, all for a great cause!

Lauren is counsel in the Investments Unit of the Corporate Law Department of State Farm. She is a graduate of the University at Albany, State University of New York and St. John's University School of Law. Following law school, Lauren was in private practice in Richmond, Virginia, where her practice focused on corporate and real estate transactions.

Chad is a Private Client Advisor for the Commerce Trust Company. He serves as a consultant and relationship manager providing clients with personalized objective advice and oversight across all services, including trust administration, financial advisory services, private banking, and investment management. Chad facilitates all aspects of relationship management for the client team, including administering complex trusts, maintaining client communication, and coordinating with internal and external partners to deliver a superior client experience.

Maura Freeman is Rivian’s Public Policy Lead based at the manufacturing plant in Normal, IL. Originally from Danville, IL, Maura moved around the country before settling back into her home state, where she earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois Springfield and her master’s degree from Illinois State University. Maura is deeply committed to the Ronald McDonald House mission, and cherishes the opportunity to give back and support families in need—in part because she and her family benefited directly from the Chicago House during a hospital stay in 2012.

Mark Denzler becomes Chair, Dr. Jawad Javed becomes Vice Chair.

With heartfelt gratitude, we extend our thanks to the Asian Indian Community of Peoria (AICCP) for the mouthwatering meal of Chicken Alfredo, salad, garlic bread, and dessert that was served at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois. The meal brought joy to the families who attended and many even returned for seconds. Your kind gesture is truly appreciated.

From January 23rd to February 14th, you can help support the Houses by buying a heart at any participating McDonald's® in central Illinois. 100% of the proceeds will stay local to help our families. Big or small, every donation helps make a huge difference in hundreds of lives. So buy a heart at your local McDonald's® for $1, $5, $10, and give one giant gift of love. ❤🏠

Byers is the Vice President of Development for Neuhoff Media and the host of Byers & Co. For the last 26 years. Brian is an integral part of the Neuhoff Leadership Team across all five of Neuhoff markets in Decatur, Springfield, Bloomington, Danville and Lafayette, Indiana. Byers & Co. Is the weekday morning staple at WSOY and Decatur’s most listened to show since 1996.

Allison Paul, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has been the Chief Nursing Officer at HSHS St. John’s Hospital since September of 2015. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois Wesleyan, a Master of Science in Nursing from St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University College of Nursing.

Did you know your unwanted vehicle can light up our holidays? Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois accepts cars, trucks, RV, motorcycles, and even boats as an alternative form of giving. We’ll use the proceeds raised from your donation to provide a supportive place for families to stay while their child is receiving medical care.