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NY Islanders players visit Ronald McDonald House of Long Island
After telling "Sparky" stories to the children and having a tour of the facility, Joel Bouchard and his teammates took photographs and a u t o g r a p h e d hockey pucks for children and adults. They played with kids in the sunny living room and surprised them when they opened a large box filled with "Sparky" costumes. After handing out costumes to all the children in attendance, the kids pranced around in their costumes. Bouchard is a board member of the Montreal Ronald McDonald House and was impressed by the Long Island House. "This House is bright, warm and uplifting," said Bouchard, who joined the Board of Directors at the Montreal House after he contracted spinal meningitis in 2001. He was sold on the House after his experience. "The House is life-saving for a lot of families. It's nice to know you can make a difference in these kids' lives. It's a great concept." Theresa Brucculeri, vice president of the Board of Directors said it was a pleasure to have the New York Islander's at the House. "These guys are terrific...they brought so much happiness during the time they were here. The whole room lit up with smiles," said Brucculeri.
The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island provides families a homeaway from-home during their child's treatment at local hospitals. Located on the campus of Schneider Children's Hospital in New Hyde Park, the House has served more than 9,000 families since 1986, with more than half coming from the boroughs of New York and Long Island. The warm and supportive atmosphere at the House combined with the ability to be at their child's bedside within minutes is priceless to families.
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