POP TAB PANDEMONIUM - RECYCLE TO HELP FAMILIES
Pop Tab Pandemonium Contest - May 10, 2019 - Little Rock Zoo
For 38 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas has provided a “home-away-from-home” for families whose child is sent to Little Rock for life-saving medical care. In 2017, 1,138 families from Arkansas and beyond stayed here, finding a comfortable suite, meals and snacks, free laundry facilities, lots of play spaces and activities for siblings, and support from other families going through similar situations. Your school may have even had a student whose family stayed here.
Last year the Pop Tab program raised over $7,000.00; $2,500 of that came from the 2017 Pop Tab Pandemonium event. The goal for this year’s upcoming event is $5,000. We recycle pop tabs all year long and monies received help us serve even more families. This fundraiser and awareness builder is proof that collecting a little tab can really make a big difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families!
Our big weigh-in will be held at the Little Rock ZOO. They have graciously offered the rate of $6/ticket for registered Pop Tab Pandemonium groups. The Little Rock Zoo has a focus on recycling and they are excited about the opportunity to partner with us and help teach your students about recycling.
For 38 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas has provided a “home-away-from-home” for families whose child is sent to Little Rock for life-saving medical care. In 2017, 1,138 families from Arkansas and beyond stayed here, finding a comfortable suite, meals and snacks, free laundry facilities, lots of play spaces and activities for siblings, and support from other families going through similar situations. Your school may have even had a student whose family stayed here.
Last year the Pop Tab program raised over $7,000.00; $2,500 of that came from the 2017 Pop Tab Pandemonium event. The goal for this year’s upcoming event is $5,000. We recycle pop tabs all year long and monies received help us serve even more families. This fundraiser and awareness builder is proof that collecting a little tab can really make a big difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families!
Our big weigh-in will be held at the Little Rock ZOO. They have graciously offered the rate of $6/ticket for registered Pop Tab Pandemonium groups. The Little Rock Zoo has a focus on recycling and they are excited about the opportunity to partner with us and help teach your students about recycling.
Information for Schools:
Letter for School Administrators and Teachers
How it Works for Schools
Registration Form for Schools
Letter to Parents
Pop Tab Flyer
How it Works for Schools
Registration Form for Schools
Letter to Parents
Pop Tab Flyer
Information for Groups:
If you have any questions, please contact:
Erica Carlock
Volunteer Coordinator
501-537-3910
erica@rmhcarkansas.org
Erica Carlock
Volunteer Coordinator
501-537-3910
erica@rmhcarkansas.org
Presenting Sponsor
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Recycling Partner
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"Pick Up The Tab" for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas!
Anyone can collect and donate pop tabs to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas! Pull off tabs from aluminum beverage and soup cans and drop them off at the House. If you are not in the Little Rock area, take them to your local recycling company and have them mail the check to the Ronald McDonald House. Get everyone involved: family, school, church, coworkers, civic organizations and more!
The Pop Tab Program raises valuable funds and awareness for RMHCA. Money from pop tabs is raised through recycling. This program helps pay for families and children to stay at the House while their child is receiving medical treatment at the hospital. Your support helps ensure that these families will continue to have a place to rest, relax and recover together.
Drop off pop tabs seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. at the Ronald McDonald House located at 1501 W. 10th Street in Little Rock.
Pop Tab Q & A
What does RMHCA do with the pop tabs?
We recycle tabs and the money we receive helps pay for families to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. We do not require our families to pay to stay, so this program alleviates some of the costs associated with housing 32 families each night.
What types of pop tabs are accepted?
Tabs of drink cans, soup, vegetable, pet food, tuna cans, or any other aluminum can with a tab.
Why collect just the pop tab and not the whole can?
The pop tab is made out of a more pure form of aluminum making it more valuable. Plus, it's easier and cleaner to store pop tabs compared to the whole can. This is important for the Ronald McDonald House to keep a safe, clean environment for children and families.
How do I get my child's school registered for the contest?
Contact your child's principal and encourage them to register. Registration forms are available above or contact Erica Carlock at 501-374-1956 or email erica@rmhcarkansas.org.
Is it true that pop tab donations go towards chemotherapy or dialysis treatment for children?
No, this is a myth. RMHCA is not aware of any location in Little Rock that collects pop tabs for these types of treatments. Our pop tab donations go towards helping families stay close to their children while they are being treated at the hospital.
What does RMHCA do with the pop tabs?
We recycle tabs and the money we receive helps pay for families to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. We do not require our families to pay to stay, so this program alleviates some of the costs associated with housing 32 families each night.
What types of pop tabs are accepted?
Tabs of drink cans, soup, vegetable, pet food, tuna cans, or any other aluminum can with a tab.
Why collect just the pop tab and not the whole can?
The pop tab is made out of a more pure form of aluminum making it more valuable. Plus, it's easier and cleaner to store pop tabs compared to the whole can. This is important for the Ronald McDonald House to keep a safe, clean environment for children and families.
How do I get my child's school registered for the contest?
Contact your child's principal and encourage them to register. Registration forms are available above or contact Erica Carlock at 501-374-1956 or email erica@rmhcarkansas.org.
Is it true that pop tab donations go towards chemotherapy or dialysis treatment for children?
No, this is a myth. RMHCA is not aware of any location in Little Rock that collects pop tabs for these types of treatments. Our pop tab donations go towards helping families stay close to their children while they are being treated at the hospital.
