Our Gang Racing Help Bring Ronald back to Ronald McDonald House

On Friday, March 6, Ronald had a place on the bench at the Seattle Ronald McDonald House once again. The original statue was stolen and damaged beyond repair. Paula Platz who happened to have a Ronald statue in her basement donated the statue to the Ronald McDonald House. The U-17 Unlimited Hydroplane Our Gang Racing Team repaired and painted the statue, then delivered it back to the house. The new statue arrived at the house with children from Children's Hospital on hand to celebrate his return. Also on hand was Ronald McDonald himself and the Seafair Clowns. After re-christening the new statue, children and Ronald himself took turns sitting in the cockpit of the U-17 hydroplane. Who knows, maybe a future driver just took their first turn behind the wheel.

Ronald McDonald and Our Gang Racing Team pose with new statue.	Ronald McDonald House Executive Director Dianna Finnerty, Paula Platz and Ronald pose with Ronald.	Young patient gets behind the wheel.
Phoebe sits in the cockpit.	Phoebe poses with Kurt on the deck of the boat after sitting in the cockpit.	Ronald posing with team members Kurt and John.
Ronald posing with team members Kurt and John.	Ronald ready to take the boat out for a spin.	Our Gang Racing Team, Seafair Clowns, and Ronald McDonald pose with new statue.