Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

• 

  keep families close and

   Adopt a room

  Adopt a space at RHM London, RMH Windsor or our RM Family Room and provide comfort to families during an incredibly stressful time.

  Learn More
• 

  Become a 

  ---

  monthly donor

  When you become a monthly donor, your gift helps to build a foundation of ongoing and reliable funding for the families staying close.

  Learn More
• 

  donate needed items

  ---

  see our wish list

  Looking to donate items for our guest families? Visit our Wish List to see what we need most at our Houses and Family Room!  

  Learn More

Meet Our Families

Many guest families from across Southwestern Ontario have kindly shared their personal journeys and RMH experiences with us. These stories show their appreciation for the comforts the House provided to them when they needed it most.

• 

  We Found a Group of Friends That Became Family

  We Found a Group of Friends That Became Family

  When Amelia and Harper arrived early at just 24 weeks, parents Johnathan and Jessica found RMH London their "home-away-from-home" for 152 nights. Johnathan…

  Read More
• 

  Julianne - The Inspiration

  Julianne - The Inspiration

  In 2014, just twelve hours after Julianne was born, her parents learned that a part of her intestine/bowel tissue had died. The surgeon wasn’t sure if she would survive…

  Read More
• 

  McHappy Day 2021 Advocate Families

  McHappy Day 2021 Advocate Families

  RMHC-SWO provides comfort to families from across Southwestern Ontario, and sometimes even further, when their child requires medical care in London or Windsor ON. We are…

  Read More
• 

  A Hockey-Playing, Dirt Bike Riding, Eight-Year-Old Boy

  A Hockey-Playing, Dirt Bike Riding, Eight-Year-Old Boy

  Carson was born with a bilateral cleft lip & palate, which has meant calling Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario our home several times when we need…

  Read More
• 

  A Blanket of Comfort

  A Blanket of Comfort

  We could be at the hospital, full of worry from the moment we walked in the sliding doors, but instantly have that worry replaced with comfort when entering the big red door…

  Read More
• 

  Our Safe Haven

  Our Safe Haven

  In January 2016 we welcomed our baby, Lilah, into the world. She was a healthy and bright little girl who loved to coo and cuddle, but at her 1 month checkup our paediatrician…

  Read More
• 

  Helping Us Enjoy the Good Life Has to Offer

  Helping Us Enjoy the Good Life Has to Offer

  I am going to be honest. I had no clue what RMH really was…Darius was born with Down Syndrome and another rare disease called NF2. It’s so rare that he is the…

  Read More
• 

  A Sense of Peace and Calmness

  A Sense of Peace and Calmness

  More than a year has passed since big sister Guiliana spent time with her Mom and Dad at Ronald McDonald House Windsor, but she certainly remembers it. "I want to go…

  Read More

a special thank you to Our Donors

Our heartfelt thanks to each of our national and local partners for their unwavering support. We could not do what we do without you. View a full listing of our donors who provide support to our families.

• • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

  • - January 9 -

    Wrapping up Show Your Stripes & starting a new year of #keepingfamiliesclose! We want to recognize the @WRHospital & @LHSCCanada for their great partnership & for showing their stripes! 🙌 https://t.co/p8b9gKWaAH

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - January 8 -

    Our healthcare partners & emergency services workers deserve so much gratitude for the care they give our families and our communities. Thank you @McDonaldsCanada for valuing these people for the important work they do! #healthcare #thankyou #gratitude https://t.co/vEdp9eiUoI

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - January 7 -

    In 2021, the @WestJet IT team participated in Compugen Inc's Green4Good program, responsibly processing & remarketing more than 2,056 IT assets. As a result, they've made a $25,000 donation to @RMHCCanada! #WestJetCaresforKids https://t.co/E3RXSRaDMB

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - January 5 -

    Are you passionate about RMHC-SWO? If you’re looking for a meaningful volunteer experience where you can share your professional expertise, apply to become a member of our Board of Directors. We currently have openings effective April 2022! https://t.co/OUH3xuv827 https://t.co/mjttBjiKpR

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 31 -

    It's been an unforgettable year and one that we couldn't have made it through with out all of YOU 🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at #RMHLondon, #RMHWindsor and the #RMFamilyRoomLondon. We appreciate you, see you in 2022! https://t.co/gEgR4W7iH5

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 30 -

    #STILLTIME to #GiveBack in 2021 by helping families calling RMHC-SWO "home-away-from-home"! You can receive a 2021 tex receipt and feel good knowing RMHC families will benefit 👍 #WinWIn https://t.co/4xPiykrpQL *Donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt https://t.co/enXGOJ4UNu

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 29 -

    We have had so much incredible community support this holiday season! To EVERYONE who has donated food, toys, supplies, money or their time volunteering - THANK YOU! #KeepingFamiliesClose. https://t.co/AWX32j0Wxu

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 27 -

    Blend coffee with giving this holiday season. In December, $1 from every purchase of Mccafe Mcdonalds Canada At Home Coffee goes towards supporting families with sick children at RMHC-SWO. Giving has never tasted so good! #RMHCCanada #McCaféAtHome #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/PrHQCeLsh4

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 25 -

    No matter what you're celebrating or where you are this holiday season, we hope you are with the ones you love! #JustLikeHome #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas https://t.co/QQJJcWP1Lw

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 24 -

    “Though our stay was short, it was life-changing. We stayed over the holidays (Marley was born December 20, 2015) and when we woke up on Christmas morning, we got to experience the magic of Christmas. It felt like we were home.” -Marley's Mom ❤https://t.co/4xPiykrpQL https://t.co/T6Bc8sh2Jc

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 23 -

    Families who have used our programs to stay close to their children have been spreading joy with donations of gifts & pantry supplies, to holiday PJ’s, mugs and gingerbread houses. Thank you for helping families make memories together while calling us home for the holidays! https://t.co/ncEeAR3474

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 22 -

    #KeepingFamiliesClose, like the Arif Family, is possible thanks to generous donors like Green Shield Canada who recently made a $5,000 donation to #RMHWindsor through their #HolidayGivingCampaign! @GSC_1957 https://t.co/A514xOCnoc

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 22 -

    Families staying close don't want to see the Elf on the Shelf at RMH London and RMH Windsor go back to the North Pole, but we sure had some good times while they were here! Help give families positive memories during difficult days: https://t.co/4xPiykrpQL #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/IYogyMB9l4

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 21 -

    Congratulations Tammy, who received this year’s Share the Wealth Award recognizing community impact and engagement of #ScotiaMcLeod employees. We’re thankful to receive the donation made on her behalf that will sponsor the RM #FamilyRoom London! #Volunteers #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/Fw9HBe9D0v

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 18 -

    Blend coffee with giving this holiday season. In December, $1 from every purchase of @McDonaldsCanada McCafe At Home Coffee helps support families at #RMHCSWO. Giving has never tasted so good! #McCaféCanada #BlendCoffeeWithGiving #McCaféAtHome #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/FdyRTb28uV

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 17 -

    Even Mayor Ed Holder is sporting RMHC Stripes! Have you got yours in time for the holidays? https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN https://t.co/IqSyrkHUMo

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 16 -

    Our RMH Windsor #ElfonaShelf has made a new friend - Cookie the Monkey! If you're looking to order your one-of-a-kind #ShowYourStripes monkey & RMHC striped swag online, place your order by Friday to receive in time for Christmas!🙌 🍪 https://t.co/lfOkL00nuE https://t.co/jrH984l4Gx

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 15 -

    You can Adopt A Meal for families calling #RMHWindsor home while staying close to their seriously ill child. Ensure families have a warm meal at the end of a long day! Contact Catherine to schedule your #AdoptAMeal date and we’ll take care of the rest! https://t.co/2ospCjQSXQ https://t.co/UirLsrmfnf

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 15 -

    Thanks to YOU, this year’s Online Holiday Auction sponsored by Georgijev Financial Group raised $18,668. We thank you all for your support whether you were a donor, a bidder, or shared the link with friends and family. #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/mpTJ7pctVH

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite
  • - December 14 -

    We love displaying the holiday messages sent to us for families to read ❤ RMHC donors leave a lasting impact on families like Sienna's, even 8 years after they've returned home! Read her journey and feel good knowing you've made a difference: https://t.co/GhV1nj31KJ https://t.co/SydP21TOZy

    • Reply
    • Retweet
    • Favourite

  Follow Us @RMHCSWO

  Follow Us @RMHCSWO

  Follow Us @RMHCSWO
• 

Our House Insider Newsletter

Sign up for our e-newsletter to read inspiring stories from our families, keep up to date with Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario news and stay in touch with your fellow RMH friends and supporters.

Sign Up