JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2016) – MDM Commercial Enterprises, Inc., and LG Electronics USA (LG) are making a difference for families supported by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Jacksonville, which serves as a “home away from home” for families while their children receive needed medical care.
LG and MDM Commercial provided and installed 52 super-slim direct-backlit LED TVs, valued at $45,000, to RMHC of Jacksonville. The commercial-grade 42-inch class LG TVs have been placed in guest suites at the newly renovated and expanded Ronald McDonald House. MDM Commercial also donated and installed a DirecTV Headend and Z-Band Distribution System, valued at $50,000.
“We at MDM Commercial are grateful for the opportunity to partner with LG Electronics USA in support of RMHC of Jacksonville,” said MDM Commercial Enterprises CEO and Owner Steve Austin. “Our organization values the RMHC mission of providing the comforts of home to families while they are caring for their children receiving life-saving medical treatments. We hope these outstanding products will bring them comfort in their time of need.”
MDM Technicians install the DirecTV DRE system at Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville.
Based in Ponte Vedra Beach, MDM Commercial Enterprises, Inc. has equipped lodging and healthcare facilities since 1990. MDM is one of the country’s largest dealers of LG commercial displays. The company has supported RMHC of Jacksonville through donations and volunteer efforts for nearly 20 years. MDM Commercial previously provided 30 televisions for use in the existing guest bedrooms at the Ronald McDonald House.
Michael Kosla, Vice President, Hospitality, LG Electronics USA, called the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville “a comforting, nurturing environment for families, which we at LG are proud to support with our trusted partner MDM Commercial. We hope that the little things, like these LG TVs, help make parents feel right at home, while focusing on what really matters, the health and well-being of their children.”
MDM Commercial Enterprises, Inc. and LG Electronics USA were recently honored at the annual Ronald McDonald House Charities 2016 Awards of Excellence in Chicago. The event recognizes individuals, donors, corporate donors and the medical community for their outstanding contributions to the well-being of children.
From left to right, MDM Commercial Enterprises CEO Steve Austin, Laurie Austin, Carol Kosla, RMHC of Jacksonville Development Director Carol Harrison, LG Electronics USA Vice President of Hospitality Sales Michael Kosla and RMHC of Jacksonville Executive Director Diane Boyle.
“MDM Commercial and LG Electronics USA have been incredibly generous in helping us further our mission to provide the comforts of home to families in need,” said Diane Boyle, Executive Director, RMHC of Jacksonville. “We are grateful to have the support of Mr. Steve Austin and LG as our community partners, and we appreciate that they share our dedication in providing comfort to our precious families.”
For more information, visit www.rmhcjacksonville.org.
Guest Room at the Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Jacksonville
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Jacksonville serves as a “home away from home,” providing lodging, meals, transportation and a community of compassionate care to families who need to be near a hospital for their child’s treatment. Supporting five local hospitals, RMHC of Jacksonville serves more than 1,100 families a year. In addition to its core program, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® at Wolfson Children’s Hospital provides a place of respite for more than 25,000 visitors a year. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville continues to serve the growing number of children and families who need its programs as the world-class pediatric services offered in Northeast Florida expand. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the largest independent charity evaluator in the United States. To learn more about RMHC of Jacksonville, visit www.rmhcjacksonville.org or call (904) 807-HOME.