Year In Review

Often, the strongest partnerships with Ronald McDonald House Houston are forged because a critically ill child and his family need immediate support. This is, indeed, how Trafigura and later, the Trafigura Foundation, became one of our most significant supporters. In 2009, an employee from Trafigura’s Houston office had a newborn who needed emergency care at Texas Children’s Hospital. The Trafigura team rallied around the family, brought them meals and supported them while they stayed inside the hospital. Ronald McDonald House Houston’s staff and volunteers inside the hospital were pivotal sources of comfort. Mom and Dad needed to stay close to their son during his most critical days.

After the crisis, Trafigura asked how they could give back to the House. It was a natural fit to start a fun run! The first committee included Trafigura staff and others who benefited from the House. Since the initial Trafigura Run for the House in 2010, over $2.6 million has been raised, thanks to the generous matching funds from the Trafigura Foundation. In addition to helping plan our annual Trafigura Run for the House, their staff serves meals and hosts family activities regularly at our 50 bedroom Holcombe House. Key team members, including their Charity Committee members, attend our major fundraising events and serve on committees.

Today, Trafigura continues to have a lasting impact on Ronald McDonald House Houston. We are grateful for the generosity of Trafigura’s support, and the continued commitment of their employees to support our children and families.