PHOENIX, AZ - Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHC-CNAZ) welcomed children’s author Marnie Schneider & Cosmo DeNicola for a Super Bowl Luncheon.  Schneider is the granddaughter of former Eagles Owner Leonard Tose, who was also co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. The luncheon took  place at the organization’s Roanoke location in Central Phoenix and RMHC-CNAZ families and staff attended the celebration.

During the luncheon, Schneider read from her Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog series to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House and shared her deep ties to the organization. Her grandfather, former Philadelphia Eager owner Leonard Tose, played an integral role in opening the first House in Philadelphia in 1974. Schneider is committed to continuing his legacy through her involvement with the organization.

A longtime friend of Marnie's, a humanitarian, an entrepreneur, and fellow Ronald McDonald House Charities supporter Cosmo DeNicola addressed the families with his story of football fun and family. The DeNicola Family Foundation supported the event by providing the lunch.

"We are thrilled to have Marnie Schneider join us for this special luncheon,” said Kerry Schulman, CEO of RMHC-CNAZ “Her family's philanthropic legacy, her personal commitment to giving back and her connection to the history of Ronald McDonald House Charities shine a light on our mission to provide a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families with seriously ill children.”

Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families of critically ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. The Super Bowl Luncheon will provide a fun and uplifting experience for families during what can be a difficult and stressful time.

Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona at http://www.rmhccnaz.org.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona

Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHCCNAZ) provides a “home-away-from-home” for children and their families traveling to the Valley to receive treatment for serious, often life-threatening illnesses and injuries. RMHCCNAZ operates three “Houses” in the Valley: Roanoke House in Phoenix; Cambridge House on the campus of Phoenix Children’s Hospital; and Dobson House in Mesa located on the campus of Banner Children’s at Desert. The three locations can accommodate up to 72 families a night. At no charge, families stay for days, weeks, and sometimes months at a time while their children receive care at local medical facilities. Since opening its doors in 1985, families from across the state and around the world have checked in to RMHCCNAZ more than 57,000 times. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona is a non-profit organization supported by individual, corporate, and foundation donations. For more information, visit www.rmhccnaz.org.

About the DeNicola Family Foundation                                                                

The DeNicola Family Foundation is a private, charitable foundation 501(c) (3) rooted in the passion for advancing World Health, Cultural Diplomacy, Humanitarian Recognition and Conservation. An extension of Cosmo Cares and the Cosmo DeNicola Companies (CDC) – a privately held company with a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from technology, publishing, professional sports and entertainment. Cosmo Cares was founded in 2018 by Cosmo DeNicola with a mission to continue CDC’s legacy of doing good, while recognizing those who are equally committed to our core humanitarian passions. The organization’s founding principle is caring is an action, not just an emotion.   For more information, visit www.cosmocares.com