POP TAB PANDEMONIUM - RECYCLE TO HELP FAMILIES
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 2018, 1,190 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.
Each pop tab collected is recycled and the funds are used to help families stay close to their children in the hospital. It seems like a small thing, but a lot of the small things added together become a big thing that makes a big impact. One becomes many and many make a difference.
Pop Tab Pandemonium Contest - May 10, 2019 - Little Rock Zoo
Thanks to ALL who participated in this year's Pop Tab Pandemonium contest! Our big weigh-in was held at the Little Rock ZOO and over 6,000 pounds of tabs were collected! When all was said and done, total weight went down to 5,565 due to tabs that weren't aluminum, but RMHCA still got a check from our partner ABC Salvage and Scrap Metal for $2,504.25!
The 2019 school winners are as follows:
Most pounds per participant:
1. Mountain View High School - Over 16 pounds per participant (14 students/229 pounds)
2. Malvern Elementary School - Over 11 pounds per participant (20 students/224 pounds)
3. Spring Hill High School - Over 7 pounds per participant (35 students/253 pounds)
Most pounds for school:
Bryant Elementary - 435 pounds
Most participants for school:
Bald Knob Public Schools - 1,200 participants
Spirit award for school:
Vilonia Elementary School
The 2019 organization/family winners are as follows:
Most pounds per participant:
1. Lainey Adkins - 70 pounds per participant (1 participant/70 pounds)
2. Lakeside 4-H Club - 4.45 pounds per participant (20 participants/89 pounds)
3. Henderson State University Student Nurses Association - 2.36 pounds per participant (30 participants/71 pounds)
Most pounds for organization:
FedEx Freight - 610 pounds
Most participants for organization:
Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs - 300 participants
Each pop tab collected is recycled and the funds are used to help families stay close to their children in the hospital. It seems like a small thing, but a lot of the small things added together become a big thing that makes a big impact. One becomes many and many make a difference.
Pop Tab Pandemonium Contest - May 10, 2019 - Little Rock Zoo
Thanks to ALL who participated in this year's Pop Tab Pandemonium contest! Our big weigh-in was held at the Little Rock ZOO and over 6,000 pounds of tabs were collected! When all was said and done, total weight went down to 5,565 due to tabs that weren't aluminum, but RMHCA still got a check from our partner ABC Salvage and Scrap Metal for $2,504.25!
The 2019 school winners are as follows:
Most pounds per participant:
1. Mountain View High School - Over 16 pounds per participant (14 students/229 pounds)
2. Malvern Elementary School - Over 11 pounds per participant (20 students/224 pounds)
3. Spring Hill High School - Over 7 pounds per participant (35 students/253 pounds)
Most pounds for school:
Bryant Elementary - 435 pounds
Most participants for school:
Bald Knob Public Schools - 1,200 participants
Spirit award for school:
Vilonia Elementary School
The 2019 organization/family winners are as follows:
Most pounds per participant:
1. Lainey Adkins - 70 pounds per participant (1 participant/70 pounds)
2. Lakeside 4-H Club - 4.45 pounds per participant (20 participants/89 pounds)
3. Henderson State University Student Nurses Association - 2.36 pounds per participant (30 participants/71 pounds)
Most pounds for organization:
FedEx Freight - 610 pounds
Most participants for organization:
Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs - 300 participants
Information for Schools:
The documents are being updated for Pop Tab Pandemonium 2020. Check back soon!
Information for Groups:
The documents are being updated for Pop Tab Pandemonium 2020. Check back soon!
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
"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?
With the change in the cost of materials, more manufacturers are using steel tabs, which aren't recyclable as part of this aluminum recycling program. Drink cans almost always have aluminum tabs, but soup, vegetable, pet food, tuna cans might not be aluminum. An easy way to tell is to see if it sticks to a magnet. Unfortunately, if it sticks to a magnet, it's not aluminum and is not accepted.
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?
With the change in the cost of materials, more manufacturers are using steel tabs, which aren't recyclable as part of this aluminum recycling program. Drink cans almost always have aluminum tabs, but soup, vegetable, pet food, tuna cans might not be aluminum. An easy way to tell is to see if it sticks to a magnet. Unfortunately, if it sticks to a magnet, it's not aluminum and is not accepted.
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.
