Hugworks Performs at Ronald McDonald Houses of Dallas and Fort Worth

For immediate release:
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Dinner at the Ronald McDonald Houses of Dallas and Ft. Worth will become more entertaining this week. Hugworks' Jim Newton and Paul G. Hill will perform their award-winning music for Ronald McDonald children and families. The upbeat, inspiring music of Hugworks boosts self-esteem, encouraging children to be the "best they can be."

The Ronald McDonald families attending these special dinner will take the soothing sounds of Hugworks with them when they leave. Thanks to KidLinks Foundation of Dallas, gift bags full of CD players, Hugworks CDs, and rhythm shakers will be given to the children and families at the Ronald McDonald Houses. In addition, these gift bags will be made available to future guests of the Ronald McDonald Houses. Through the gift of these resources, children who are dealing with severe, chronic and life-threatening illnesses, and their siblings, will be able to enjoy Hugworks' music on a regular basis.

For a quarter century, Jim Newton and Paul G. Hill have traveled from hospitals to medical camps to rehab centers and special schools, inspiring and comforting children with songs of healing and hope. Hugworks, founded in 1981, is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Hurst, TX. For more information visit www.Hugworks.org.

Since 1981, Ronald McDonald Houses of Dallas and Ft. Worth have served as a home-away-from-home for more than 23,000 families of seriously ill children who have traveled to Dallas/Ft. Worth seeking medical treatment in area hospitals. By providing a caring, supportive, home-like environment, the Ronald McDonald Houses of Dallas and Ft. Worth keep the family intact, help the family establish a normal routine in the midst of crisis, and provide the opportunity for the family to share their concerns with others in similar circumstances.