Doug Kanner exemplifies nonprofit corporate citizenship through his unwaver-
ing dedication to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California
(RMHCSC). Throughout more than 20 years of board service, he has held multiple leadership roles, always demonstrating a deep commitment to the mission.
The RMHC mission is expressed through its programs, which include seven Ronald McDonald Houses in Bakersfield, Inland Empire, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange County, Pasadena and Westside of Los Angeles. The organization operates two Ronald McDonald family rooms at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange and Mission Hospital and is developing a new family room at the Ventura County Medical Center. Addition-ally, it is developing a new house near the UCLA/Mattel Children’s Hospital. RMHCSC is one of the only Ronald McDonald House Charities chapters across the world that operates a cost-free, medically supervised camp for children with cancer and their families – Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times.
When a child is sick, the entire family needs support. RMHCSC provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. Each year, the organization provides comfort and care to over 10,000 families. As board chair, Kanner has been instrumental in shaping strategic initiatives, fostering board engagement, and strengthening partnerships. His fundraising efforts have been exceptional, personally securing over $1 million to support critically ill children and their families. Beyond financial contributions, Kanner actively mentors board members, engages corporate partners, and champions innovative solutions to expand RMHCSC’s impact.
