Zimlich Society

Zimlich Society

In the summer of 1992, Gray Zimlich and her 10-year-old son, Day, moved into the Ronald McDonald House of Boston where Day would undergo experimental treatment for an inoperative brain tumor. Day later described his stay at Ronald McDonald House as the “best vacation I ever had!” and asked why there wasn’t a Ronald McDonald House in Mobile. Eight years later, Day Zimlich and other dignitaries cut the ribbon on a 12 guest-room Ronald McDonald House of Mobile. In 2008, the Board of Directors, including founding board member Gray Zimlich, began raising funds to add 26 more guest rooms, and in 2011 the expanded House opened to families. Today, RMHC of Mobile houses approximately 600 families annually – keeping families close while their children receive medical care in one of our area hospitals.

Named in honor of the Zimlich family, the Zimlich Society was established to celebrate those who invest $50,000 or more over a lifetime to help ease the burdens of families with sick or injured children. These partners continue to strengthen the Zimlich legacy, wisdom, and compassion through generous support and membership in this special society.

Alpha Delta Pi – Beta Omega Chapter
American General Life and Accident
Bacot Foundation of South Mississippi
Mr. and Mrs. James Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Batchelor
Briggs Equipment
Judge and Mrs. Robert L. Byrd Jr.
The C.D., Helen and Jeff Glaze Foundation
Chevron Refinery
Chicken Salad Chick
Coca-Cola
The Crampton Trust
Dillard’s Department Store, Inc.
Gulf States Engineering, Inc.
The J.L. Bedsole Foundation
The Kresge Foundation
Laura Lee Patillo Norquist Foundation
Mayer and Arlene Mitchell Charitable Foundation
Mercedes Benz of Mobile
Monte L. Moorer Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. M. Kenny Muscat
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore M. Northrop Jr.
Arthur R. and Dorothy S. Outlaw
Plant Berry APSO
Rileigh & Raylee Angel Ride Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman “Lanny” Russell
Elizabeth H. Smith, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Smith
XOXO Stabler Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Tenhundfeld Jr.
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Wind Creek Casino and Hotel
University of South Alabama
USA Foundation
USA Health
Helen A. Young