HARRINGTON, DE - Harrington Raceway and Casino recently presented checks from the proceeds of annual donation drives to a pair of local non-profit organizations known for their work with children in Make-A-Wish Delaware and Ronald McDonald House of Delaware (RMDH).

 Checks were presented for $18,509 to Make-A-Wish from their November 5 fundraiser and $14,701 to RMDH from their December 18 donation drive in the gold room of the casino.

 "Make-A-Wish is thrilled to partner with Harrington Raceway and Casino again on a successful donation drive," said Cara Feldman, Vice President of Development of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. "The impact of the wish journey for a child is forever lifechanging, providing hope and strength. We are thankful to Harrington Raceway and Casino for their support as it is instrumental in helping to grant transformational wishes for children in Delaware."

 Feldman and RMDH's Southern Delaware Advancement Officer Jan Shallcross accepted checks on behalf of the respective organizations.

 Harrington Raceway and Casino's COO of Hospitality Hank Rosenberg is active with both organizations, serving on the advisory board for RMDH and is formerly on the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish and recently celebrated 25 years as a volunteer.

 "I am so fortunate to have been involved with both these organizations for such a long time and to work for a company that believes so strongly about giving back to the community," said Rosenberg. "We have been doing this promotion for both organizations for a number of years and have raised over $100,000 cumulatively for each to help support their wonderful causes." 

 RMDH of Delaware is known for its service to families with seriously ill children by enabling access to medical care and a facility that offers comfort, hope and togetherness. To learn more about RMDH, please visit www.rmdhde.org.

 Make-A-Wish (www.wish.org) provides life-changing wishes for children with critical illness.