On December 4th, members of our Chicago office had the privilege of participating in the Cookies from the Heart program with Ronald McDonald House Charities. Over the course of two hours, the team—from left to right: Maria Frahm, Maritza Martinez, Michael Medzegian, and Tony Johnson—worked together to create approximately 95 delicious cookies and assemble 50 thoughtful holiday boxes filled with treats. Each box included candy, stickers, freshly baked cookies, and a sweet, nut-free trail mix.

These boxes were lovingly prepared for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, who are there to support their loved ones receiving care at nearby Children’s Lurie Hospital.

In the words of Maria Frahm: It was truly rewarding to know that these small gestures could bring comfort and joy to the families facing difficult times. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such an incredible organization and support the families they serve.