Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego

Big thanks to Aquarium for gifting tickets to the families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House! Your generosity is making summer a bit brighter with unforgettable marine adventures. We’re thrilled RMHC-SD families can enjoy a fun day out, exploring the ocean's wonders.

A heartfelt thank you to Cards for Hospitalized Kids for the stunning collection of cards! We’re deeply grateful to receive these beautiful, handmade treasures that brighten the days of families at San Diego's Ronald McDonald House. Your creativity and kindness bring so many smiles, and we can't thank the incredible CFHK card-makers worldwide enough for their efforts.

Thank you, San Diego, for supporting this year's 14th Annual Poker Ride for a Cause! Together, we raised over $6,000.
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Whether you completed the 100-mile ride across San Diego County, donated online, or participated in our post-ride festivities, we are beyond grateful for your support. Congratulations to the El Patron Chapter of the Harley Owners Group for winning the Chapter/Club challenge this year! We appreciate your membership coming out in force.

Forgot to make a gift? There's still time! Donations will be accepted through the end of the year at rmhpokerride.com.

Families at San Diego's Ronald McDonald House had the best day at Oma’s Family Farm! The farm was full of amazing activities, and they even treated everyone to free ice cream! Thank you to Oma’s Family Farm for their hospitality and generosity. ⁠This field trip was a wonderful addition to our summer program, sponsored by Illumina and the LaPore Family.

San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House is incredibly grateful to Helen Woodward Animal Center for gifting us their entire scholarship fund, allowing us to bring a week-long summer camp to the House for families with hospitalized children to enjoy. This generous gift has brought so much happiness, animals and instructors filled the House with excitement. San Diego Ronald McDonald House staff and children appreciated the visiting creatures’ company. Thank you to instructors Caitlin Campbell and Emily Shanmugam for making this week unforgettable! ⁠⁠⁠⁠
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San Diego's Ronald McDonald House is incredibly grateful to Helen Woodward Animal Center for gifting us their entire scholarship fund, allowing us to bring a week-long summer camp to the House for families with hospitalized children to enjoy. This generous gift has brought so much happiness, animals and instructors filled the House with excitement. San Diego Ronald McDonald House staff and children appreciated the visiting creatures' company. Thank you to instructors Caitlin Campbell and Emily Shanmugam for making this week unforgettable! ⁠

San Diego's Ronald McDonald House is grateful to the Poway Unified School District for its donation of 390 cans of black beans! ⁠
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Your generosity helps keep families nourished and supported during their stay with us. Thank you for your kindness and for helping us provide a "home away from home" for families with hospitalized children.

Families at San Diego's Ronald McDonald House had a "smashing" good time at a Super Mario Smash Bros-themed movie night! Attendees indulged in popcorn, candy, and coloring activities while enjoying watching the film. We are so lucky to have an incredible House Services team that hosts many of these fun events to help families feel more at home!

A huge thank you to SD Skate Life for their incredible generosity! ⁠
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We're thrilled to announce that SD Skate Life donated a fantastic skate class for our summer camp programming for children staying at San Diego's Ronald McDonald House. This unique opportunity brought so much joy and excitement to our young guests. ⁠
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Your support means the world to us and helps make our summer camp truly unforgettable!

Join us in congratulating our corporate partner, DIRECTV on their 30th anniversary! DIRECTV is a proud entertainment supporter of local RMHC chapters, including San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Recently DIRECTV welcomed our House to the 2023 Holiday Bowl and recognized our commitment to keeping families close to their hospitalized child. Thank you, DIRECTV, for your unwavering support of our mission!

Happy Father's Day! We'd like to recognize the wonderful Dads who provide support, comfort, laughter, guidance, and strength for their families. We hope your day is filled with lots of love!⁠ 💙

Thank you, San Diego for supporting this year's Red Shoe Day! Together, we raised over $205,000. ⁠
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Whether you made a donation into Ronald’s big red shoe, donated online or supported us by spreading the word, we are beyond grateful for your support. Forgot to make a gift? There's still time! Donations will be accepted through the end of the year at RedShoeDaySD.com.

Click the link below to see the full list of team totals!
https://rmhcsd.org/red-shoe-day-a-resounding-success/

Calling all San Diego residents! Let's cheer for our fantastic local McDonald's restaurants. Their consistent dedication to our Round-Up Campaign has been nothing short of incredible. They've gone above and beyond to help raise essential funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego.

Now, it's your turn, San Diego! Let's show our gratitude to McDonald's for their dedication supporting RMHC. All you need to do is Round-Up your meal at any San Diego McDonald's and your generous donations will directly support families served at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Every penny counts and helps make a real difference.

So, next time you're craving a Big Mac or a McFlurry, remember to go the extra mile and Round-Up for RMHC! Together, we can create a ray of hope for families during their most challenging times.

A big thank you to . James Academy for an amazing day of Red Shoe Crew that raised $785! Their dedication to collecting donations for San Diego's Ronald McDonald House before and after school was incredible.⁠

Parents and teachers, your school can make a difference too! Join our Red Shoe Crew, a flexible program designed to support families at San Diego's Ronald McDonald House. We provide all the materials needed—just bring your dedication and energy! ⁠

Feeling inspired to help? Contact Kaylee Bosse at [email protected] anytime during the school year or visit the link in our bio for more details.

THANK YOU to this year’s Red Shoe Day Sponsors!⁠

Sponsor support allows our San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House to continue moving our mission forward providing comfort and care to families with critically ill or injured children.⁠
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We are so grateful for all that you make possible!

You can also support Red Shoe Day by making a gift today at http://redshoedaysd.com/

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Good morning San Diego… it’s Red Shoe Day! You can help us raise vital funds for San Diego's Ronald McDonald House and keep families close to their hospitalized children. There are many ways to give including filling those big red shoes between 7:00-9:30 AM across 80+ San Diego intersections.
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All online gifts will have DOUBLE THE IMPACT and will be 100% matched, up to $20,000, by the Meseck/Mullen Family and Witte Family Match Fund!⁠
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Click the link in our bio to see a map of the intersections where volunteers will collect donations, or donate online at http://redshoedaysd.com/

Our San Diego community continues to unite in support of Red Shoe Day and San Diego's Ronald McDonald House! Discover fun opportunities to shop and support our House this week. ⁠
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• Dine at BoujieMana during May and 3% of sales will be donated to the House! ⁠
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• Kendra Scott in the Fashion Valley Mall: Wednesday, May 22nd from 2-5pm. Sip, shop, and support as 20% of your purchase benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego when you mention our name at checkout! Can't make it in person? Use code GIVEBACK-GFUGI at https://www.kendrascott.com/ May 21st-23rd.⁠
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• Attend a personalized shopping experience at Tory Burch in Fashion Valley Mall from 3-4pm on Wednesday, May 22. View the latest fashions while enjoying light bites and beverages. 20% of your purchase will benefit our San Diego Ronald McDonald House! RSVP is required to attend. RSVP to [email protected] or (619) 291-1294

Ready to make DOUBLE THE IMPACT?
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Online donations made during Red Shoe Day Week, May 20 – May 24, will be matched 100%, up to $20,000, thanks to the Meseck/Mullen Family and Witte Family Match Fund. Get your online gift in as soon as possible to take advantage of this match while it lasts. ⁠ https://redshoedaysd.com/

Let the countdown begin… Red Shoe Day is less than a week away! San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House is honored to have endless support from our Title Sponsor, G/M Business Interiors. With their help, we’re on a mission to raise vital funds in support of families with hospitalized children. Donate at RedShoeDaySD.com, at intersections across San Diego on Wednesday, May 22 between 7:00-9:30 AM, or via Venmo at RMHC-SD-Donations.

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Exciting news from Boujiemana! Throughout May, 3% of all sales will support Red Shoe Day. Every meal you enjoy at Boujiemana this month will help families with hospitalized children find comfort and support at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Help keep families close when it matters the most, one flavorful dish at a time!⁠ A special thank you to our friends at and for their partnership.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing, strong, and selfless mothers out there! Your love is the driving force that makes the world a better place. ⁠
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Today San Diego's Ronald McDonald House celebrates your strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love. You inspire us to continue to work hard to keep families close to their hospitalized children.

We bet you have a few (or a dozen) gift cards stashed away in your wallet, drawer or even under your couch cushions! Instead of letting them gather dust, why not put them to fantastic use by donating them to San Diego's Ronald McDonald House? ⁠
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Not only will you be freeing up some space in your life, but you will also be helping keep families together during tough times.⁠
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You can drop off your donations at the address below between 1:30-5 pm or mail them in:⁠
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego⁠
Attn: Kaylee Bosse⁠
2929 Children's Way⁠
San Diego, CA 92123⁠
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Your gift cards will help boost our fundraising efforts, ensuring families can stay close to their hospitalized children. Every little help counts more than you can imagine!

Feliz Día de las Madres! Today, we're celebrating all of the strong, incredible moms that make our world a better place! ⁠
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To all the extraordinary mothers out there, San Diego's Ronald McDonald House says "Gracias" for your endless love, sacrifices, and support.

Big shout-out to the amazing TRACE group for a great day of volunteering at San Diego's Ronald McDonald House! Their dedication and smiles lit up the Great Room, providing comfort and hope to many families. ⁠
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TRACE is not just a school, it's a community committed to guiding young adults with disabilities to flourish in school and life. TRACE bridges the gap between education and real life, helping students adapt to adulthood while equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen career paths. ⁠
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Thank you, TRACE, for your spirit of community service and for making a difference!

A huge shoutout to our friends at Painted Rock Elementary School for hosting an incredible Red Shoe Week! They've been working tirelessly, collecting donations for San Diego's Ronald McDonald House before and after school.⁠
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Parents and teachers, this could be your school too! We're inviting you to join our Red Shoe Crew, a flexible school program that can make a huge difference in the lives of families staying at San Diego's Ronald McDonald House. We provide all the materials - just add your passion and energy! ⁠
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Are you inspired to make a difference? Reach out to Kaylee Bosse at [email protected] any time during the school year for more information or visit the link below for more information.
https://rmhcsd.org/red-shoe-crew/

Huge thanks to all the students, staff, and families at The Rhoades School! Their generous donations have filled our welcome bags with comforting essentials like water bottles, toiletries, blankets, and activity books. Thanks to their efforts, guest families checking into San Diego's Ronald McDonald House will receive a Welcome Bag filled with the necessities of home.⁠
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Would you like to provide comfort and necessities for families with hospitalized children? Learn more about this wonderful group volunteer activity and how you can help families at our Ronald McDonald House by clicking the link below!
https://rmhcsd.org/get-involved/wish-lists/

A gigantic thank you to our incredible long-term partner Illumina, Inc. for supplying us with Strawberry DNA extraction kits to celebrate again this year! Families at San Diego's Ronald McDonald House had an unforgettable hands-on experience on genetics by extracting DNA from fresh strawberries. Thank you so much for bringing fun and wonder to families with hospitalized children!

We're excited to share that we recently received a grant from our local San Diego - Dennery Rd in support of our Red Shoe Day event on May 22nd! We are so grateful for their support of our mission to keep families close to their hospitalized children.

Click the link below to sign up and learn more about Red Shoe Day!
https://give.rmhcsd.org/event/red-shoe-day-2024/e563060

San Diego's Ronald McDonald House is deeply thankful to the Diego Padres for hosting us at the Padres' Community Corner last week! It was an incredible opportunity to spotlight our mission of keeping families close to their hospitalized child and share exciting ways to volunteer with RMHC-San Diego. With our biggest community fundraiser, Red Shoe Day, just around the corner, we invite you to explore how you can join us at the link in our bio. Let's make a difference together!