Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  Meet The families You're Helping

  Each gift you make keeps families from your community close!

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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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  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

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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  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 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…

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  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…

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  • - June 18 -

    "When Eva was born, the blossoming magnolia tree in the #courtyard was our sanctuary. With our second child, Kole, the courtyard offers a place to be together and experience laughter" 💕 Encourage families to enjoy #raysofhope! Please #donate: https://t.co/h8zzeibdgN https://t.co/L2dW7ekTEH

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  • - June 14 -

    #DYK last summer #RMHLondon was home to 376 families while they stayed close to their seriously ill child!? Brighten a #RMH family's day with #pettingzoos and carnival days by supporting our "Summer Fun for Families" #Fundraiser! https://t.co/h8zzeibdgN #Donate #Share https://t.co/x3XgclDQY2

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  • - June 13 -

    We're thankful a family who called us home will bring #summer smiles to others with their gift to our "Summer Fun for Families" fundraiser! Show your love for the 34 families calling #RMHLondon home every day💕 #Donate to support summer programs🌞 https://t.co/h8zzeibdgN #Share https://t.co/uqQOyebLSf

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  • - June 12 -

    Swipe right to hear from a RMH mom why #outsidetime matters ☀️#Donate to bring #summer smiles to families #linkinbio #outdoorprograms #newequipment #courtyards #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/dZv4XCKax9

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  • - June 12 -

    We need your help to bring summer smiles to families staying at #RMHLondon! You will make courtyard carnivals, petting zoos and fun in the sun possible for patients and siblings calling #RMHLondon home. https://t.co/h8zzeibdgN

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  • - June 12 -

    We Need You to Bring Summer Smiles to Families! - https://t.co/1gmoM4NntN #DONATE #SHARE https://t.co/yIE401JxIl

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  • - June 11 -

    We are big on teamwork here at RMHC-SWO! Want to bring your skill set to the table? Apply for the Family Services Coordinator position before June 19th and you may be the next member of our #RMHLondon team! https://t.co/OUH3xuv827 https://t.co/wRPV4eFNGI

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  • - June 10 -

    Cook in the kitchen or fire up the BBQ at #RMHLondon! Some dinner dates opened up and would love to have you, your family or even colleagues join us in making a #homemade meal for families. Contact Ron Combs to book your spot! rcombs@rmhc-swo.ca https://t.co/Ob1xoufY1J https://t.co/CNjRtHa77f

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  • - June 7 -

    #TBF to the DELICIOUS #MothersDay goodies prepared by one of our monthly dinner group Flour Power! 💓 https://t.co/Rx3F67MbMC

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  • - June 7 -

    Sun will be shining tomorrow! Visit our friends at Trucking for Kids Truck and Car Show! #FamilyFun while raising support for seriously ill children! 💕 #AdoptARoom #Sponsors #MiniPutt #ThankYou https://t.co/XkOF5eOlCY

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  • - June 5 -

    Thanks to Caesars Windsor Cares, and their sponsorship of the #RMHWindsor #Caring Cupboard, families can help themselves to a full pantry of food items at no cost to them! @CaesarsWindsor #ThankYou #WindsorWednesday https://t.co/FmJ07PQZg7

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  • - June 4 -

    #RMH FAMILIES! We need your #help! Share how @RMHCSWO made an impact on your family's journey and we may #WIN up to $30,000! Submit by June 30th on the @LernersLLP site and help raise some LOVE for your #homeawayfromhome💓 https://t.co/xZaTAM8n6S #ShareYourStory #GiveAway https://t.co/TqJ9NhepkE

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  • - May 31 -

    Love supporting Love! Thanks for making your 50th #WeddingAnniversary count for families 😍 Turn your special day into a way to help families at https://t.co/5eJNlbA6Ug https://t.co/edoJLyD2Lj

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  • - May 31 -

    #ENEWS #Updates #EverythingRMH #SignUp https://t.co/m78oQBThFI Volunteers, Upcoming Events and YOU Make Us McHappy! - https://t.co/BAAxKIJU4Q https://t.co/BZbvlpGvnS

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  • - May 29 -

    We need your #help! The Cart with a Heart at #RMHWindsor needs to be restocked with prepackaged #snacks, beverages, toys & activities to help bring simple comforts to a child's #hospital bedside at @WRHospital #WindsorWednesday https://t.co/Wx1iYPPeAZ

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  • - May 29 -

    Thanks for firing up the #BBQ McDonald’s! #foundingandforeverpartner #keepingfamiliesclose #welcomesummer https://t.co/BqTugd1i4E

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  • - May 27 -

    Ready, set...GO! With three 50/50 #raffles raising #LOVE for RMHC-SWO coming to the finish line, we are racing to say #congratulations to each of the lucky #winners! Scarlet Ball - Laura Wright & Greg Thomson Pack This House - Anne MacKay PBR - Tamara Stefanits #ThankYou https://t.co/TmIrWiixwO

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  • - May 24 -

    Get a fresh look for summer and you will be #keepingfamiliesclose ❤️ @chattershair #winwin #tomorrow #seeyouthere❤ https://t.co/6edgqZY8CV

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  • - May 23 -

    Meet Dominic! He was an #RMHC ambassador sharing his story on #McHappyDay ❤️ #CheckOut our #Facebook album to see who else was #outandabout on May 8th! @RMHCSWO #onfacebook https://t.co/vy6znPtaPy

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  • - May 17 -

    Spending time with colleagues and volunteers gardening in the ☀️ makes this a #friyay at #rmhlondon 👌🌸💕 #teamwork #funinthesun🌞 #gardening_love #homeawayfromhome❤️ https://t.co/28SeReUuGj

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