Continuing Colleen’s Red Shoe Society Philanthropy
Feb 28, 2021
With Colleen leading the way, the Gleason family has become honorary members of Ronald McDonald House (RMH)/Red Shoe Society (RSS) Volunteering Committee. They appreciate the beautiful RMH near Lurie Children’s that allows families a way to stay downtown near their hospitalized family member. Colleen’s parents, Christina and Mike, are proud of all Colleen did and how many lives she touched. Colleen’s brothers, Michael and Blake, plan on volunteering as well. The Gleasons made a donation to RSS in Colleen’s honor.
There will be more coming soon about an amazing inaugural Summer Camp House Event envisioned by our very own Colleen and being carried out by RSS, RMH, and her family and friends.
A recent Red Shoe Society Volunteering Committee meeting focused primarily on Colleen’s generous giving while with RSS, highlighted her Summer Camp idea, and shared this:
Born with the strongest and kindest soul, but physically not given the healthiest of hearts, our furious fighter, friend and fellow RSS Family Enrichment Co-chair passed on after her 27 year battle with life-long cardiac complications. While being a familiar face in the Lurie/RMS community, Colleen was known for her contagious smile, close-knit family, friendship, faith, humor, fashion, and love of life.
But she was most known for her passion to give back and support others (and their families) who were battling illnesses. As a past Ronald McDonald House family member herself, Colleen wanted to act on one of her true passions, to create world-class experiences for the families we serve. She joined the Red Shoe Society Volunteering Committee as a co-chair—a mantle truly suited for her spirit!
Colleen was notorious for always writing three items of gratitude, so in her style of elegance [RMH/RSS writes]:
We are grateful for all your service to the families and community of RMH/RSS Chicago charities.
We are thankful to have built a close relationship with your family and carry out events in your honor.
We are forever appreciative that you chose to be part of our RSS family and for your everlasting friendship. We will always miss you and your smile dearly!
