La-Z-Boy named official provider for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Will supply furniture to group's houses, family rooms throughout North America

Staff Staff -- Furniture Today, August 22, 2008

MONROE, Mich. - La-Z-Boy has been named the official furniture provider for Ronald McDonald House Charities, which offers assistance to families with hospitalized children.

As part of the multiyear deal, La-Z-Boy will provide furniture to Ronald McDonald Houses and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in the United States and Canada.

Ronald McDonald Houses offer housing to families with children in nearby hospitals, while the Family Rooms are areas within hospitals where parents can gather to eat and chat with each other.

La-Z-Boy will donate a wide range of products, including recliners, stationary and motion sofas, loveseats, sectionals, occasional tables and other wood furniture, ottomans and accent chairs. La-Z-Boy employees, along with retail partners, also will volunteer with the charity.

"Whether it's the home-cooked meals that give parents more time with children or the warm, welcoming environment that helps families relax, Ronald McDonald Houses provide families with comfort in every sense of the word," said Kurt Darrow, president and CEO of La-Z-Boy. "La-Z-Boy furniture has been synonymous with comfort for North American families for decades, and we hope that it can bring a small sense of serenity to the families of RMHC, too."

"We are proud to be associated with the La-Z-Boy brand, which has been a symbol of comfort and support for more than eight decades," said Marty Coyne, president and CEO of RMHC. "RMHC wouldn't be where it is today if it weren't for the support of corporate donors."