Shortly after her birth, premature baby Dessa was airlifted to a hospital nearly an hour away from her home for care. Read her story and see how the House helped ensure her family is able to be with her every step of the way. More
Why We Give
Dr. Sara Risch has seen Ronald McDonald House Charities’ impact on families firsthand, which is why she is confident about leaving a legacy that supports our mission. More
My family’s first experience with the Ronald McDonald House® of Durham and Wake was when my son Paris was three years old. After months of trying to figure out why Paris was so ill, we learned that he had restrictive cardio myopathy. The doctors sent us to see heart specialists at Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center in Durham, North Carolina, which is two hours from our home. More
When the Godish family’s 4-year-old was recovering from a stem cell transplant from his twin sister, being at the House helped them get the rest and mental breaks they needed so they could take care of their family. More
When most people think about McDonald's, they are trying to decide between a Big Mac or a quarter pounder with cheese. For our family, it goes much further. In December of 2010 we gained a whole new appreciation for the company, specifically the Ronald McDonald House Charities. More
Katie Kinnaird knew that when her son Caleb was born, he would need a heart transplant. But she wondered how the family would manage during Caleb's hospitalization. Thanks to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Caleb's family was by his side throughout his stay in the hospital. More
When 3-year-old Kim Hill was battling leukemia in 1969, her parents, Fred and Fran, stayed by her side in the hospital. After Kim got better, her parents decided to help other families. With the help of a community, the first Ronald McDonald House was opened. More
Blanca and John Shumann are proud to partner with RMHC to make a difference for families like their own. Because of health issues their family experienced in the past, they understand how vital it is to be close to the hospital when your child is a patient. Blanca and John are supporting RMHC because of the special meaning it holds in their lives and others like them. More
When Erin Maley was in a time of utmost need, Ronald McDonald House was there. After a violent car accident took the life of her husband, Ryan, and severely injured her daughter, Summer, Ronald McDonald House opened their doors to Erin and her mother and gave them the care and support needed during Summer's recovery. More
At the age of 5, Dr. Audrey Evans knew she wanted to be a doctor. She might not have known, however, that her work and dreams would revolutionalize the health care industry. In 1974, through a partnership with the Philidelphia Eagles and McDonalds, Dr. Evans' vision of providing a home away from home for the families of children staying in the hospital came true with the creation of the first Ronald McDonald House. More
When 3-year-old Evan Wallace was diagonosed with leukemia, she traveled to Canada for intensive chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant with her mother, Jill. After checking in to the Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta, Jill and the rest of her family received more than just a place to stay. They received a network of support and the gift of togetherness that helped Evan heal. More
For 8-year-old Zachary Wyman, a patient at St. Jude Children's Hospital and a guest at the Ronald McDonald House in Memphis, small gestures of support helped him cope with his illness and treatment. When his friends and family started a Facebook page asking for letters of encouragement, greeting cards started pouring in from around the world, lifting his spirits as he fought his cancer. More
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Contact Lacee O’Brien at 630-623-7048 or lacee.obrien@us.mcd.com