The Red Shoe Society
The Red Shoe Society is a group of young professionals with a collective goal to help make a difference in the lives of families with sick children.
Young Professionals Working Together for Good
The Red Shoe Society serves as a philanthropic arm of the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas. The mission of this group is to engage, empower and inspire young professionals to participate in philanthropic and leadership endeavors and build awareness of the Ronald McDonald House Charities®.
As stewards of the Ronald McDonald House Charities®, The Red Shoe Society works together to raise money, donate their time, and provide needed volunteer efforts to benefit the house.
The Red Shoe Society holds bimonthly hybrid meetings (both in person and online).
As a group, we volunteer and serve the RMHC mission in the following ways:
Cookies From the Heart:
There’s nothing that makes a House feel like a home than the smell of freshly baked cookies! We love spending afternoons baking cookies for the kids to enjoy after their trip to the hospital.
Guest Chef:
Together, we make a homecooked meal for families staying at RMHC, bringing a little piece of our home to them. Share your favorite family recipe and come chef it up with us- no fancy cooking skills needed!
Event Support
We work hard to support House fundraising efforts, always maintaining a presence at events like the Hearts & Hands Gala, Lights of Love, and more.
Plane Pull
Fly into action with our annual Plane Pull event, a community fundraiser designed to challenge your strength as you “Pull For The Kids.” An event like no other, teams of 4 compete to pull a small plane at the Greenville Downtown Airport. RSS members assist with selling sponsorships, planning the event, and executing the day-of activities.
Meet likeminded individuals passionate about service and making a difference. We host a variety of social events at local breweries, sporting events, and more.
Join the Red Shoe Society
Applications are OPEN!
As a member of the Red Shoe Society (RSS), you’ll engage in monthly meetings (both in-person and virtual), exclusive volunteer opportunities at the House, networking and social events, and help lead our signature annual fundraiser – the Plane Pull. This is a unique chance to grow professionally, expand your network, and directly support families staying at RMHC.
The 2026 membership year runs from January through December. To stay in good standing, members are expected to attend at least 70% of meetings and remain actively involved. This commitment helps ensure consistent, meaningful support for the families we serve.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected].
Our Leadership Team
Chair– Courtney Cromer
Co Chair– Jessica Hayes
Treasurer– Samuel Faulkenberry
Membership Engagement Co Chair– Austin Hester
Event Planning Co Chair– Jennifer Riehle
Event Planning Co Chair– Lauren Shaw
Volunteer Engagement Co Chairs– Whitney Dixon & Maggie King
Fundraising and Partnership Development Co-Chair– Matthew Miller
