The One With The Boss Man's Birthday

Our fearless leader turns another year older today - so we sat down with him to get you the skinny on the man behind that epic beard.

Hey Tim, what’s your favorite..... 

Word: “Opportunity” - It’s everywhere. 

Food: Chicken. You can barbeque it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sauteé it. There’s uh, chicken-kabobs, roasted chicken, chicken nugs – all kinds of chicken.

Ice Cream Flavor: Black Cherry Chocolate Chip. Mmmmm.

Film: The Empire Strikes Back – I literally wore the VHS tape out. I also love Fight Club – but I won’t talk about why - because the first rule in fight club.... is not to talk about fight club.

Color: Black. It never goes out of style.

App: Spotify – streamin’ and dreamin’.  

Columbus Restaurant: Lindey's – best patio in the city.

Columbus Event: Blue Jackets Opening Night.... Is it October yet?

Commercial: Nike Move - I mean, it’s just pretty great.

Celebrity: J.J. Abrams – because he gave all of us nerds a King.

Holiday: Christmas – I don’t know if you know, but it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Age: 33 was a good year. Hoping this one will be, too.

Band: Foo Fighters – Dave Grohl is the man. He has this awesome quote, too – “That’s one of the greatest things about music. You can sing a song to 85,000 people and they’ll sing it back for 85,000 different reasons.” I’ve just always loved that.

Game-Changer Moment: When my girls were born. Pretty much the best thing ever.

Advice: Be the person you needed when you were younger. – a very wise person

Quote: “Don’t count the days, make the days count!”

Place in The World: Wherever my girls are.

HBD, TIM! We think you're pretty great. - Your Team

The Greatest Gift We Can Give Is Our Time

In honor of #NationalVolunteerWeek, the team at PHC shares stories of why giving back to the Ronald McDonald House is so important to each of them!

“During the NHL All-Star weekend in Columbus, our creative team had a chance to document the building of the NHL stairwell.  It was then that I got the full understanding of what RMHC does for families on a daily basis.  I was completely moved by the positive energy that the volunteers had and the impact of a small service, like cooking lunch for 200 people, can have on an entire charity.  Everyone at the house is very sincere and grateful for any help they can receive.  Since then, I have been spreading the word about how The Ronald McDonald House keeps families together when they need each other the most and any small act of charity can have a huge impact.  This is #MyWhy and I encourage everyone to learn more about The Ronald McDonald House to see how they can help.
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— Tim

“When I was a little girl I spent two weeks in Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a spontaneous pneumothorax (a hole in my lung). If it weren’t for the amazing team of doctors who scooped me out of my parent’s arms and ran with me to the emergency room as I gasped for air, I might not be here today.  I was lucky enough to have my Mom and Dad nearby, but I think of all of those families who were not as fortunate as we were. I think about all the children fighting for their lives and I know firsthand how desperate these families are to be with one another. The Ronald McDonald House helps keep these families together during their greatest times of need and I can’t think of a cause that is more important than that.  When I first took a tour of the House, I was moved beyond words at the generosity of everyone there. I could see the positive impact in so many lives and I was inspired to give my heart and my time to help in any way I could.  The Ronald McDonald House is such an amazing organization and that’s #MyWhy!”

— Kim

“I love to cook, so the opportunity to volunteer at RMH in the kitchen was a perfect fit for me. Being able to spend the day prepping food, cooking, and serving the residents is so enjoyable, it’s hard for me to even consider it volunteering. I can’t imagine what the families staying at the house are going through, but it’s clear that a semblance of home, however small, provides at least some relief during a difficult time. A home-cooked meal isn’t going to solve anyone’s problems, but if it’s one less thing the residents have to worry/think about that day, then it’s worth it. Plus it’s great to be able to contribute, however small, to the amazing work the staff at RMH do everyday. ”

— Scott

“I really enjoy volunteering my time to causes that benefit others because you get what you give. When you give your time and energy to help other people, there is a greater sense of accomplishment for your actions because you know you are doing your little bit to make the world just a little better for everyone around you. The Ronald McDonald House makes the daunting and painful experience of helping kids with cancer easier for the families of the children, and that is a cause worth giving my efforts towards. It is a great place with great people, and I feel great for doing it.”

— Ben

“I grew up a Girl Scout, and as a young kid, that was something I was proud of! We’d volunteer at homeless shelters, nursing homes, soup kitchens, all the while building friendships, selling cookies, having sleep overs - you know, girl stuff. But as I went on to junior high and high school, going to my Girl Scout meetings or showing up to volunteer some place IN my Girl Scout vest - well, that became a bit of an embarrassment. Suddenly, image was everything, and if it was rumored that you were still participating in something dorky like Girl Scouts in high school...image seemed to be failing me. It wasn’t until a few years later when I started working toward the Girl Scout Gold Award that my appreciation for volunteering (and being a Scout in general) grew to more than it had ever been before. So many hours and so much of my teenage free time was poured into that Gold Award project, and when it was finally attained, I felt accomplished, but also pretty bummed that my time as a Girl Scout was coming to an end. I had never realized how much of an impact volunteering made on my life and the lives of the people around me until it was time to hang up my vest. Today, I am so thankful when an opportunity to volunteer presents itself in my young adult life. I am reminded of the values I learned as a kid, can reminisce about the memories I shared with my troop, but I am also totally in my comfort zone when I am volunteering.
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— Angela

“I actually volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati as part of a program while I was in high school. I found that something as simple as preparing dinner brought a great amount of joy to the families at the Ronald McDonald House. I just think a small effort can go a long way, and I’m happy to offer my time and a smile to help those in need. ”

— Andrew

“If anyone knows me, they will undeniably know that I have such a passion for children. As a volunteer, I was looking for a place where I could give back to children and families in need within the community. I began volunteering to help others, but really the person I helped the most was myself. There is nothing more satisfying than giving some of your precious time to others, because it is almost always the best time of your life. The most important work of life is my service as a volunteer, because it is where I give and receive unconditional love. Volunteering at the Ronald McDonald has forever changed my life. RMCH has reminded me that even the smallest acts of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. I am so grateful to be a part of RMCH!”

— Chelsea

“A few years ago my teenaged daughter starting feeling strange - then her complexion started looking strange - as we walked into the doctor’s appointment with her long time pediatrician, we had no idea that very doctor would minutes later - save our daughter’s life.

Our daughter barely got into the exam room before her doctor insisted we get her to Nationwide Children’s Hospital immediately - she even said we shouldn’t wait for an ambulance - we needed to take her immediately. Our doctor called ahead to NCH and let them know she had a patient on the way with a ‘...very, very serious infection...’ and that she needed to be seen immediately. She was - immediately admitted and we spent the next week at NCH - day and night - watching an incredible team of doctor’s on the Infectious Disease floor battle to get my otherwise healthy daughter’s heart rate, blood pressure and infection under control. They didn’t know what exactly it was or what was causing it - but they battled; she battled. While they eventually got control of the infection and was able to knock it down and stabilize my daughter - I’m not sure we, as parents, ever stabilized. While we were lucky to have family close and not need the full services of The Ronald McDonald House - we met and connected with so many families that did - and were using RMDH services - and know that it changed their lives. Bonding over the parental fear of our children battling illness - we saw first-hand how much RMDH and the staff and services they provide meant to these families. After our scare had past - we learned that one of my daughter’s favorite teachers had used the full gamut of RMDH services during a harrowing childbirth that put both the mother and infant in great danger - and they said they couldn’t have navigated that time without the help of RMHC.”

— Rick

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