Welcome to the Tutu Fabulous fundraiser page!! We are so excited to be participating in the Ronald McDonald Red Shoe 5k for the 3rd year!!  As you can see in our photo that we wear red tutus for fun and and show our support as a team. You of course do not have to wear a tutu to be a part of our team but. . . well why not!!  :)   As a board member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington D.C. (RMHCDC), I would like to tell you about the exciting events happening this year!  This is our 10th year Anniversary of the Red Shoe 5K AND the 40th Anniversary of RMHCDC which opened the first house in 1980. How cool is that! For 40 years we have been helping families struggling with how to stay near and support a hospitalized child, how to stay together in another city while their child is going through treatment and other initiatives related to childhood wellness. This year both our DC and Northern Virginia House are undergoing renovations to add more rooms to serve the community better. If you would like to help support this wonderful organization please take a moment and make a donation, no amount is too small. ALSO, please join our wonderful team and walk or run with us on May 17th - Dont forget it is team TUTU FABULOUS!! THANK YOU for taking minute to read about what we do and why I love the RMHCDC!

Celebrating 10 years of the Red Shoe 5k

Originally called “Kaps for Kids,” more than 20 years ago this event began as a walk hosted by an alumni family. Then, 10 years ago, a running component was added and the Red Shoe 5k became our signature event. It has continued to grow ever since! While there have been different names and different locations, it always has the same goal at its heart.

While this year may look different, the purpose is the same – to give our community a way to come together (virtually), show support for, and make a positive impact on the families served by RMHCDC. Please join us for our 10th anniversary and biggest year yet!

You walk or run, and we’ll provide the fun.

Once you register, watch your email for links to your Virtual Goodie Bag, playlists, color-your-own mile markers, and more.  We’ll also have polls, games, and other ways to win prizes on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

NEW THIS YEAR: "Show Your Stripes" Socks

Fundraise or donate $100 or more, and we’ll send you RMHC red and white striped socks so you can #showyourstripes while your raise your feet! *One pair per fundraiser. Socks can be obtained with an outright donation of $100.” .

ABOUT RMHCDC: Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Greater Washington, DC eases the hardship of children’s illness on families through programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children.