Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis

A special full-circle moment to end the week: In 2000, Dylan’s family stayed with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa, Inc. while he was being treated at a nearby hospital. 24 years later, Dylan returned to stay at the House, this time as a dad. His son Creed finished his treatment and their family is returning home! We are sending them the best wishes on the next part of their journey. 🎉💙

Through our 1,000+ RMHC programs around the world, we strive to meet the unique needs of families all along their children’s healthcare journey, addressing the importance of proximity, involvement, education and partnership in meeting those needs. 💙🌍

📸: Sala Familiar Ronald McDonald Vall D'Hebron

The RMHC mission goes far beyond giving families a place to stay when their child needs healthcare. Our work aims to provide families with access to care, surround them with a supportive community, and meet their physical and emotional needs.

To learn more about our impact, visit rmhc.org 💙

One of the most special things families find when they turn to RMHC for support is friendship!

Depending on a family's needs, they can be with us for just a couple of days or, in some cases, years. Being surrounded by other families and children experiencing similar situations forms bonds that can last a lifetime. Together, they can play, rest, and support each other when it matters most. 💙

Volunteering with RMHC can take many different forms! At Ronald McDonald Børnefond, volunteers support families by cooking, repairing bikes, knitting socks, and even making towel animals! Each of these acts of care provide physical and emotional support to families, allowing them to focus their energy on their child. Learn how you can get involved at rmhc.org/get-involved 💙✨

“We were so happy to be at the Ronald McDonald House. We were with other families we could exchange stories with and seek recognition from each other.”

When Sef was born prematurely at 28 weeks, his parents Irene and Marco, found the support and strength they needed at Ronald McDonald Kinderfonds. From a loving community of other families with similar experiences to warm meals each day, RMHC allowed them to be with Sef as much as possible during his treatment. 💙

What a week! Over the last few days, RMHC colleagues from 58 countries joined us here in Chicago for the 2024 RMHC International Conference.

It was an incredible time filled with connection, discussion, and inspiration! From our 100 learning sessions to a private screening of Audrey's Children, a biopic of our co-founder, the late Dr. Audrey Evans, we had an unforgettable time together.

Thank you to the 1,700+ members of the RMHC Family that traveled far and wide to be with us. YOU are the heart of the work we do and the driving force of our mission to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

As we continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary this year, let us remember: we are 50 years young, and our work has just begun!

Perk of sponsoring a family meal: Selfie with Ronald!! 🤩

We would love for your organization to sponsor a family meal, come in and do a game night with our families, and then take a selfie with Ronald! 📸 Visit our website to learn more about giving back at RMHC-Memphis. 💛

"Someday I hope they all look at photos we’ve taken of them at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis and just remember happy, silly, messy fun." -Holly, an RMHC-Memphis Mom ✨

Here at RMHC-Memphis, we are proud to provide a space where different families can come together as one community. We are Keeping Families Close when it matters the most. ❤

"No one tells you when your child is diagnosed with cancer that you’ll have the opportunity to make friends that will forever understand, never judge and just love and support you. Our silver lining right here." 🥰

In 2008, Instituto Ronald McDonald launched the Childhood Cancer Early Diagnosis program, which has trained 35,000 health and education professionals to identify early signs and symptoms of cancer for quicker referrals to specialized care centers. This initiative ensures that children receive faster, critical care, significantly improving survival rates across Brazil. Learn more about the program at https://institutoronald.org.br/home/diagnostico-precoce/

Take advantage of Amazon Prime Day on this by helping us stock our pantry! 🍪🍿

Two fully stocked pantries are what make our House feel like a home-away-from-home. ❤🏠

Donate today: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34Z11IXKME82R?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

Join us in celebrating Mathias and his mom as they head back home! 🎉 While Mathias received treatment at a nearby hospital, his family found strength and support at RMHC. For 166 nights, Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton provided them with physical and emotional support so they could focus on the health of Mathias. 💙

Don't run out of time! 🏃‍♀️ Register NOW!

Join us for our inaugural 731K RMHC Family Fun Run.👟 Whether you're a runner or a walker, everyone is welcome. 🏃 It's going to be a memorable morning with a race, McDonald's breakfast, and water activities to end the fun. 🔫

Sign up today so you can help us raise awareness for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis - Jackson, TN, which will soon be serving your community! ❤️💛

Register here: https://rmhc-memphis.org/731k

"The care, consideration, kindness, and aroha (love) that RMHC showed my whānau (family) will be something I treasure forever."

When three-year-old Nia needed medical care, the Quinn family traveled a considerable distance from their home for her to receive high-level care. Thankfully, Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand provided the strength and care they needed to best support Nia on her healthcare journey. 💙

Keeping children near the care they need with the family they love since 1991. ❤

These two sweet sisters are all smiles with their favorite snacks. 🍽

Your pantry donation to RMHC-Memphis ensures that families have the comfort and nourishment they need during their stay. Visit the link in our bio to donate to our wish list! Every contribution makes a difference. ❤️

A HUGE thanks to Go Red for Women of the Mid-South for sponsoring a family meal and playing BINGO with our families! ❤

Do you have a group or business that would like to do the same? Visit the link in our bio for more information!

RMHC-Memphis wants to give a heartfelt thanks to the Tillman and Seely Families! 🌟

Their incredible generosity in collecting pantry items and toys will bring so much joy and comfort to our House. 🏠✨ Your kindness truly makes a difference! ❤️

Did you know that over 281,000 volunteers dedicate their time and talents to support RMHC families around the globe? 🌎 That's countless hours of baking, playing, teaching, and so much more, all to ensure that families feel comfortable and cared for throughout their child's healthcare journey. 💙 Find your local RMHC Chapter at https://rmhc.org/get-involved/how-to-help/volunteer

📸: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle

Meals at RMHC-Memphis are "Out of this World!" 🍽🌟

Families staying in our House have the opportunity to gather around the table for 3 meals a day, 5 days a week! This wouldn't be possible without the family meal program. Are you or your business interested in sponsoring mealtime? Visit https://rmhc-memphis.org/give_give/family-meal-program/ to learn more! 💛

Thank you so much, Mount Vernon District Church, for recently donating to our pantry! 💙

One of the things that makes our House a home away from home for families is our pantry! We couldn't provide this comfort without our supportive donors. 🍿

Welcome to the new Ronald McDonald House in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan! 🇹🇼 With 20 sleeping rooms, RMHC Taiwan (麥當勞叔叔之家慈善基金會) will provide 7,300 nights of accommodation annually for families with children receiving medical treatment nearby.

Built with playrooms, lounge areas, and a large kitchen, families who turn to RMHC for support will enjoy all the comforts of home throughout their child's healthcare journey. 💙

Drink a soda ➡️ Pop the tab ➡️ Donate them to RMHC-Memphis! ❤

You can help support RMHC-Memphis by collecting the little tabs you pull to open drinks, soup or other aluminum cans! On December 6th, bring all the pop tabs you've collected to our annual Pop Tab Palooza event! Visit our website to learn more. 🫶

For 50 years, RMHC has provided families with access to care all along their child's healthcare journey. From one Ronald McDonald House to a system now comprised of 1,000+ programs, we ensure that children and their families are supported before, during, and after medical treatment. 💙

A huge shoutout to Insight Global for sponsoring last night's family meal and playing bingo with our families beforehand! We had such a fun night alongside your organization. Thank you for coming to the House and supporting our mission of keeping children near the care they need with the family they love! 🫶🏻

We are committed to addressing family needs along a child’s healthcare journey, and sometimes that means creating programs and services for the unique needs of families in their communities.

In the Netherlands, Ronald McDonald Kinderfonds offers three different “Holiday Houses” to families after a child’s long-term hospital stay. At these Houses, families stay for up to a week in an apartment with their own kitchen, bedrooms, and living areas - all specially equipped for their children’s needs. 🏡💙

Check out some other unique RMHC programs in Europe: https://rmhc.org/rmhc-family-stories/meeting-local-needs

Thank you so much to our supporters at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church for hosting a pantry drive and collecting HUNDREDS of items to stock our pantry! Your commitment to our mission means the world to us! 🌎

Over the last seven years, Zainab and her family have traveled internationally to New York for medical treatments. As international patients, their biggest challenge and fear was finding accommodation. But since their first stay at Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro, they have found their second home where they have access to the care they need, a loving and supportive community, and a space to rest and recharge. 💙

Thank you to our friends at UTM Alpha Delta Pi for coming over to help us clean our playground! 🛝 We love you and are so thankful for your continuous support!

We are so excited to see our friends at Sky High this week! 💙

Each year, devoted staff, board members, and volunteers from Sky High travel to RMHC-Memphis to provide our families with a carnival. The joy and excitement this event brings is indescribable and something we look forward to all year! We could not serve our families without the support of Sky High. Their impact can be felt in every room of our House, and we couldn't be more grateful for their dedication to keeping children near the care they need with the family they love! 💙

For many families that turn to RMHC for support, their children require prolonged and often complex medical treatment. That's why some Ronald McDonald House programs have schools and learning centers for children receiving treatment and their siblings. 💙📚

The schools at Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest, and Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area serve students from kindergarten through high school, offering classes in reading, math, science, art, PE, and more! Taught by certified teachers, the children at these schools are surrounded by a supportive, caring community as they continue their education away from home. 🥰

Happy ! To celebrate, we wanted to take the time to recognize Prairie Farms Dairy, who continuously donate milk to our House, and make sure we have a freezer for our ice cream! A big thank you to this wonderful company for your continuous support.🍦😋

Summer is here, and our families at RMHC-Memphis are soaking up the sunshine every chance they get! From laughter to playtime fun, every summer moment at RMHC-Memphis is a cherished memory. Happy first day of summer! ☀️

Thank you so much, St. Luke Baptist Church, for recently committing to our mission by donating to our pantry every month! 💙 Are you interested in becoming a monthly donor to our pantry this ? Email [email protected] to get started!

For the past 50 years, RMHC been a unique source of strength and support to families when their child needs medical care. 💙

Learn more about our impact at https://rmhc.org/about-us/our-history

We're always glad to see your smiling faces beside Ronald at RMHC-Memphis! Next time you stop by, grab your and share them with us in the comments below! 📸

We're so thankful to the ladies of Grace 007 Order of the Eastern Star for holding a wish list drive for our families! 🩷 These wonderful donations play a HUGE part in supporting our mission of keeping children near the care they need with the family they love.