Ronald McDonald House Charities Hosting Buckhead Celebration

ATLANTA — The 11th annual Hearts and Hands Gala benefiting Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 19, 2019, at Flourish Atlanta in Buckhead. Helen and Jimmy Carlos, Atlanta philanthropists and longtime supporters of Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities will be honored at this year’s gala in celebration of the charity’s 40th anniversary.

“We are so privileged to celebrate 40 years of keeping families close. The Hearts and Hands Gala is our opportunity to recognize the devotion of some of the generous individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on our mission,” said Beth Howell, president and CEO, Atlanta RMHC. “Helen and Jimmy Carlos exemplify the kindness and compassion at the heart of our mission. We are deeply grateful for their tremendous leadership and longstanding generosity in building our capacity to nurture the health and well-being of a growing number of children and families.”

The Hearts and Hands Gala, presented by The Coca-Cola Company, is the organization’s signature black-tie, seated dinner event featuring silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event will benefit more than 3,200 families of sick and injured children served by Atlanta RMHC each year.
The gala has raised more than $4 million since its inception, including $800,000 in 2018, to support the operations of Atlanta’s two Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile – all of which help keep families with sick children close to each other and the care and resources they need during a difficult time.

“Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities has always held a special place in my heart,” said Helen Carlos, who will accept the award in-person with her husband, Jimmy, the evening of October 19. “It means so much to me to see the impact that this charity has on families experiencing the most trying times of their lives. We are glad we can help bring care and comfort to families of sick children when they need it most.”

The event will feature dancing and a performance by Bogey and The Viceroy. Individual tickets are available from $400 each/$800 per couple at armhc.org/gala. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available.