Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  36^th Annual Golf Classic

  On August 1, golfers will be coming together to make a hole in one for families with sick kids. There’s still time to sponsor or play!

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  What to Expect

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  Staying with RMHC-SWO

  RMHC-SWO provides comforting and supportive programs that keep families close. See what you can expect on your stay…

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  Host Your own fundraiser

  If you are looking for a fun way to help families with seriously ill children why not host your own fundraiser?

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Meet Our Families

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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.

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  Over 100 Nights

  Over 100 Nights

  We knew about Rylee's condition, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), while I was 21 weeks pregnant and were told we would be sent to London for her medical care…

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  A Place to Catch our Breath

  A Place to Catch our Breath

  When our son, Keanen, was diagnosed with leukemia we went through a wide range of emotions, from fear and anger to sadness and guilt; the experience…

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  A Place that Feels Like Home

  A Place that Feels Like Home

  Oliver and Levi have the bluest eyes you could ever imagine with the busiest personalities keeping their parents on their toes! Chasing after these two toddlers can be exhausting…

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  Keeping Brotherly-Love Together

  Keeping Brotherly-Love Together

  Mini Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes - I remember these so vividly. I remember finding them in the Ronald McDonald House kitchen one evening. I picked one up and examined it like…

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  We Came Together, We Leave Together

  We Came Together, We Leave Together

  Enjoying some rare down-time at home in Belle River, Michelle is a busy mom of two looking forward to welcoming her third baby girl later this year. It isn’t easy to…

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  She's our Little Spitfire!

  She's our Little Spitfire!

  The most helpful part about staying close was knowing I could go over and visit whenever I wanted yet knew when I left she wasn't far away. We know that having a sick…

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  Staying Close to Our Baby Girl

  Staying Close to Our Baby Girl

  Our family was devastated when we were told our 9 month old daughter may not survive her rare illness. We were lost. It's because of this incredible charity [Ronald McDonald…

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  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…

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a special thank you to Our Donors

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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.

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  • - August 19 -

    Maple City Slo-Pitch Diamond Division hit it out of the park with this amazing donation to help keep families close! #ThankYou https://t.co/p3Lw9ia71O

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  • - August 16 -

    #DYK RMH London and Windsor families can #download our #app to see what's for dinner, programs for families and more! A new way to keep families informed while we are #keepingfamiliesclose #NewApp #RMHCFamilies #keepinginformed #intheknow https://t.co/Wse5vZ5P9x

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  • - August 16 -

    #FeelGoodFriday: As we head into the weekend we’d like to send our gratitude to all of our sponsors, donors, golfers, volunteers and staff that made the 36th Annual RMHC-SWO Golf Classic so successful! Your support means more time together for families, #ThankYou! https://t.co/vtZ1qSv44Y

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  • - August 14 -

    Another #birthday donation making a difference! #Thankyou Violet for making your 1st birthday count #forRMHCfamilies. #birthdayfundraiser #kidshelpingkids #youngestdonor https://t.co/OeDWoRDDkP

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  • - August 14 -

    When life gives you #lemons use them to help families! Starting the day off with some refreshingly sweet support - #ThankYou Visit https://t.co/5eJNlbA6Ug for more ideas on how you can help keep families close! https://t.co/3YK8IHMrct

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  • - August 12 -

    #DYK last year 43 families from Chatham ON called us home-away-from-home? After the Flanagan family returned home with their twin boys they held in-office fundraiser with staff at their #Chatham Sobeys to bring some C-K love back to the House! #FamiliesHelpingFamilies https://t.co/QmRBQVni2U

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  • - August 8 -

    Donation all the way from #ThunderBay! Thank you St.Martin Mustangs for sending back this amazing support that will help families from your community staying close #YouRock #KidsRule #SchoolDonation https://t.co/lhKSJtzD06

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  • - August 7 -

    A simple #haircut can make a difference. Help us bring the hair salon to the House! We need a #volunteer #hairdresser for female guests staying at #RMHLondon - will you #shareyourtalents with us? Contact Lee Bentum at lbentum@rmhc-swo.ca or 519-685-3232 X2504 💇 https://t.co/JAOYFyqHKe

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  • - August 6 -

    “I had no idea you could feel this warmth when you’re going through such struggle. It’s a family here—it is truly a home-away-from-home.” Why does family time really matter and how does RMH help? https://t.co/7qYbRZrMbc https://t.co/v5qfabbVyU

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  • - August 5 -

    We are celebrating more than the long weekend here at RMHC-SWO! Happy 5 year workaversary Deb and Lisa👍 💕 Help us show them some extra appreciation for all they do to support families calling us home#keepingfamiliesclose #Workaversary #LongWeekendCelebration https://t.co/kpInK3HAqu

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  • - August 3 -

    #ShoutOutSaturday to the John Aarts Group Construction Olympics & Spring Social at @FactoryLDNont ! Employees collected pledges, competed in challenges and J.A.G matched raising over $15,000 😍 #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/J5kNT6HTcR

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  • - August 1 -

    The Warkentin Family are joining us for dinner tonight at the #RMHGolfClassic! Sharing a part of their journey and experience while staying close to baby Rylee for over 100 nights 💕 https://t.co/GOSfTfRJum https://t.co/VXGNdGucEs

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  • - August 1 -

    Just getting things started at the #golfclassic! Going to be a great day to #teeoff and raise support ⛳️☀️ #welcome #nofrills Presenting Sponsor #HaulHard for #RMHC families https://t.co/c4u0UF5qFY

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  • - August 1 -

    A perfect day for golf! #welcome #golfclassic #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/iq1G2IbLA8

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  • - July 31 -

    Thanks for joining us at #RMHLondon and the #FamilyRoomLondon @ThirtyOne @RMHCCanada https://t.co/echZkWJAhB

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  • - July 30 -

    A big #thankyou from our #RMHfamilies to yours! The new courtyard #toys and equipment add lots of #fun 🤩🥅⚽️🏒🎉#summerfundraiser #reachedthegoal #thankstoyou #playhouse #sportequipment #kidcars https://t.co/9N9PnxAykw

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  • - July 30 -

    TIME TO #CELEBRATE! The courtyard is full of #fun, donors are amazing, and #volunteers are neededhttps://mailchi.mp/rmhswo/time-to-celebrate https://t.co/fEXrlqdgzt

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  • - July 27 -

    #EXCITING UPDATE🤩👌🎉 See the #smiles made possible thanks to our #SummerFundraiser donors! Our staff may have had a little too much #fun turning those generous donations into #summer fun for families - #takealook! https://t.co/65eYyNAu32

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  • - July 24 -

    Friendly faces from #rbcinsurance made a special #herohat delivery! Kids are loving them 🧢 👍 #ThankYou #NationalMissionPartner #welcometothefamily rmhccanada https://t.co/fACdU4CgcF

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  • - July 24 -

    Thanks for bringing these #herohats 🦸‍♀️ We love having you as part of the family @rbcinsurance #NationalMissionPartner #keepingfamiliesclose @RMHCCanada https://t.co/uNh8djlxHk

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