Hold a Fundraiser for
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine!
Help RMHC Maine in a unique way! Our Houses are fortunate to have so many creative, energetic, and caring individuals, businesses, community groups, and students who support us. Fundraising through special events is a great way to support our mission. No matter how big or small the contribution is you are helping to make a difference for the children and families that rely on RMHC services.
You could be the key that opens the door to our families.
Celebrating a birthday or special milestone or just want to support families going through a medical crisis? There are so many reasons to rally your loved ones by creating an online fundraiser! Let them know why RMHC Maine is so special to you and why their support is invaluable to us.
It’s easy to get involved and start making a difference today! Any amount helps support families staying at our Ronald McDonald Houses in Bangor and Portland.
Select Start a Fundraiser if you want to start your own fundraising page and won’t be teaming up with someone else to raise money.
Think of this like a Facebook fundraiser.
Check out this example of a personalized fundraising page for inspiration to get started!
Select Create a Team if your family and friends want to raise money too on their own fundraising page!
It makes for great, friendly competition!
Select Join a Team if someone you know created a team and you want to join. Check out this example of a personalized fundraising page for inspiration to get started!
Here are just a few ideas:
- Bake Sale
- Car Wash
- Lemonade Stand
- Golf Tournament or Other Sporting Events
- Host a Party
- The sky is the limit!
How to Get Started
Before you hold an event on our behalf, we ask that you review our Fundraiser Guidelines, and then complete a Fundraiser Form to be submitted to the Community Engagement Manager.
- View, print, or download the Guidelines
- Please read and complete the Community Fundraiser Form.
Thank you for your consideration in supporting our families in this thoughtful and special way.
Online Fundraising How To:
- Facebook Fundraiser How To
- Best option for setting up an individual fundraiser
- JustGiving Fundraiser How To
- Great option for groups coming together to fundraise
Remember we’re here to help!
Once you’ve signed up, download our fundraising tips so you can set yourself up for success!
For questions and more information contact: our Chief Development Officer, Sterlynn Marx at smarx@rmhcmaine.org
2024 Community Fundraisers
Washington County Community College Student Senate Polar Dip
February 28, 2025 
12 pm 
Pleasant Point Pier, Perry, Maine
The Student Senate at WCCC has hosted a Polar Dip for over 25 years! Those who brave the cold water reach out to family, friends, and the community for pledges. The proceeds from this fun and chilly event are split evenly between RMHC Maine and Sarah’s House in Holden.
Our fantastic staff also participates, raising funds and braving the cold waters!
Oldies Benefit Rock n’ Roll Dance- Spring
February 2025 7pm – midnight Eagles Hall, Biddeford, Maine
For 20 years the Oldies Dance Group has held classic Rock ‘n’ Roll dances. Attendees have hand-jived and rocked out all while raising money for RMHC Maine, totaling over $90,000.
Contact Bruce Martin at 207-284-4692 for more details.
BV Memorial Golf Tournament
August 16, 2025 TBD Hillcrest Country Club in Millinocket
BV Memorial Golf Tournament is held in honor of Linda & Stan Valley’s late son Brian Valley to raise money for RMHC Maine. It will be held on August 16, 2025 at the Hillcrest Country Club in Millinocket.
To sign up or learn more please contact Stan Valley at svalley1128@gmail.com or Linda Valley at linvalley@sbcglobal.net. Thank you!
Oldies Benefit Rock n’ Roll Dance- Fall
April 19, 2025 7pm-midnight Eagles Hall, Biddeford, Maine
For 20 years, the Oldies Dance Group has held classic Rock ‘n’ Roll dances. Attendees have hand-jived and rocked out all while raising money for RMHC Maine, totaling over $90,000.
Contact Bruce Martin at 207-284-4692 for more details.