Edward Hospital's Ronald McDonald Room a Finalist for $10,000 IKEA Donation

has $10,000 to give away to a community organization and one of the three finalists in the running for the funds is the Ronald McDonald Family Room at .

Time is running out for voting, which continues through Jan. 20. Anyone may vote just by sending a text message.

The $10,000 is being donated as part of the Bolingbrook store’s Life Improvement Challenge, where every IKEA store commits $10,000 to support local community initiatives, according to IKEA. The furniture and lifestyle retailer launched its Life Improvement Project in 2010. The program is designed to inspire and empower people to improve their lives, as well as the lives of others in their community. 

 provides a place where families can find care and comfort during a child’s hospital stay. The $10,000 would be used to furnish the children’s playroom, dining room, living area, computer area and bedrooms, according to the IKEA website. 

The other finalists include Groundwork, a homeless shelter for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and the West Suburban Community Pantry, which is an emergency food pantry for those in need.

To vote for the Ronald McDonald Family Room text LIFE72 to 62345. 

Find out more about the $10,000 Life Improvement Challenge.