Supporting Ronald McDonald House

When families learn their child is sick and must be hospitalized, life as they know it changes overnight. Families embark on what is an often unexpected and difficult journey full of uncertainty, worry, fear and hope.

Most Canadians don't live near a children's hospital. 65% of Canadians live outside of a city with a children’s hospital. So, if their child gets sick, families must travel long distances for their child to receive medical treatment. Families are forced to leave their homes, families, jobs and community support at a time when they need them the most, often causing significant emotional and financial stress.

The Hodgson family is one of those families. They travelled to Toronto to get life saving treatment for their baby Tessa. Having Ronald McDonald house has allowed them to have Rylee there with them. To have a little bit of normalcy every family needs during times like these.

25,310

The number of families supported last year by RMHC’s 33 nationwide programs.

388,245

The number of families supported since the first Ronald McDonald House opened in Canada in 1981.

2,944

The number of communities across Canada RMHC families have come from last year.

Please consider donating to this amazing facility. We need it in our community.

https://www.rmhccanada.ca/donate