You are invited to a ribbon cutting at the Ronald McDonald House of Gainesville on Monday, September 14, 2009 from 11:45-1:00 p.m. Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida operates and funds the Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville and the Family Room located at Shands Children's Hospital. The Ronald McDonald House of Gainesville is a 30-bedroom house established for use by families of critically ill children being treated at area medical facilities. The ribbon cutting will be at 12:15 p.m. Refreshments, meet and greet and facility tours will follow. The House is located at 1600 SW 14th Street.