Life is an Audible, L.L.C. is a company formed out of the published book, Life is an Audible, the Story of Jimmy Murray by Jimmy Murray and Steve McWilliams. The company’s main objective is to celebrate and spread the word about the amazing power of sport for good. The book’s co-author, Jimmy Murray, is the former General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 1974, Jimmy, partnering with Dr. Audrey Evans, founded the first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, PA. As Jimmy describes it, “the first house was the mustard seed that would sprout 365 houses worldwide.” The book and our company celebrate the crucial work done everyday by thousands of volunteers worldwide, helping families deal with childhood cancers
SPORTS FOR GOOD
“Jimmy Murray launched what will soon be a 50 year old relationship between the NFL and Ronald McDonald House Charities. His vision is the reason that so many have a strong connection to the mission of the House, and is why I have personally been involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities in three cities during my time with the NFL, and continue to be involved in my retirement”
-Tim Connelly, retired
NFL Executive
Jacksonville Jaguars
& Green Bay Packers
Leonard Tose, Harold Carmichael (Eagles Wide receiver), John Canuso (with glasses, looks on at right),
SECOND ROW: Tom Brookshier, Ray Kroc (Founder of McDonalds), Frank Rizzo (Mayor of Philadelphia),
Bill Bergey (Eagles’ Middle Linebacker)
The Opening of
the World ‘s First
Ronald McDonald House
(October 15, 1974)
Over the next 45 years, more than 360 additional houses were opened throughout the world and today (2019) there are more than 525,000 VOLUNTEERS!
Great things begin in Philadelphia!