Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) concluded its Dashing for Dylan September month-long endurance challenge in which participants logged 5,533 miles raising more than $78,000 to support the families staying at the house. The event, hosted by the house in conjunction with Dylan Hoffman”™s family of Wilton, Connecticut, celebrated Dylan”™s 10th birthday and the thousands of families who have stayed at the Ronald McDonald House for the past decade.
The challenge winners were Mary Benko with 308 Miles logged and Brian and Kara Jacobi with a total of $4,100 raised. Each miles”™ winner received a $100 Athleta gift card and fundraising winners received a woman”™s and men”™s Fit Bit and Amazon gift card. All runner ups in the challenge received a Dashing for Dylan Gear Kit.
“We are so grateful for the Hoffman family for choosing Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley to honor Dylan’s memory and keep his spirit shining,” said Christina Riley, executive director, RMHGHV. “The success of this year”™s Dashing for Dylan Challenge and Family Fun Day will allow us to provide over 400 nights of comfort to families while they care for their sick child.”