Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  help build hope

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  RMH London Renovations 

  Be a part of keeping 215 more families close to their sick children each year by building hope with us.

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  gearing up for golf

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  38th annual RMH golf classic

  It's time to get ready for golf! Get involved, sponsor or donate and help support RMHC families.

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  new 2021 event

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  rmhc-swo clays for kids 

  We have a NEW outdoor event this Fall! Get involved with RMHC-SWO's first-ever Clays for Kids. 

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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 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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  From 0% Odds to 100% Home

  From 0% Odds to 100% Home

  My name is Kayla Ibarra and my family called RMH London home for 10 weeks while our 22-week-old twin girls were in-hospital. Our girls, Luna and Ema, were given 0% chance…

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  #SHOWYOURSTRIPES for River!

  #SHOWYOURSTRIPES for River!

  When Mikaela and Luke knew they were going to have a baby the excitement started. As a photographer, Mikaela was getting the nursery ready and foreseeing the photos…

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  Home isn't a Place, It's a Feeling

  Home isn't a Place, It's a Feeling

  “Home is not a place…it’s a feeling.” When we think about Ronald McDonald House, the first thing that comes to mind is the word home. Ronald…

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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 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.

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  • - June 11 -

    What will families do in the RMH London courtyard this weekend? Maybe play a game of cornhole or run through the sprinkler and cool off! Our staff thought they would test the games and sprinkler to make sure everything was working properly 😉💦 #GetOutside #StaySafe #TGIF https://t.co/rZDFUM6zoB

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  • - June 9 -

    This month #HRdonates is supporting @RMHCSWO! On top of a $1,000 gift, they’re matching donations made this month up to an additional $2,000 ❤ #DonateToday https://t.co/HNOuL2SKdo #MatchingDonor #MakeADifference @HRdownloadsinc https://t.co/cWmrdFkmfl

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  • - June 9 -

    So thankful for the donations that keep families close and well-fed! #KeepingFamiliesClose @RSHFarms https://t.co/sOAwgeDxg6

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  • - June 4 -

    Happy Fry-Day🍟 Families at RMH Windsor are enjoying donated meals from local @McDonaldsCanada Restaurants every Friday! #KeepingFamiliesClose #McDonalds #FoundingPartner https://t.co/dgEgwafgqW

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  • - May 31 -

    Celebrating RMH London and Family Room! 🏠36 years ago Southwestern Ontario’s first RMH opened just 165 steps from Children’s Hospital. 🏥 9 years ago our Family Room opened so any parent with a child in-hospital could reenergize 🥰 #KeepingFamiliesClose #HappyAnniversary https://t.co/WbuGOqY6kF

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  • - May 28 -

    In just a few days 100 boxes of desserts were sold, and donations continue to roll in ❤ Talk about going above and beyond the call of friendship to support a friend and RMH families! #Fundraise #LaSalle #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/E4dRcXUOUb

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  • - May 26 -

    The impact of treatment and travel on families when a loved one faces a serious illness is profound. With children, the impact is even more significant! #keepingfamiliesclose #childrenswellbeing #ReadNow https://t.co/Nwt0BYGrwb https://t.co/AWJilkpbVD

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  • - May 25 -

    We want to make you smile with uplifting family stories, fun ways to get involved & more! #SignUp #ENews #GetInvolved https://t.co/KiDqg4b7Zq https://t.co/UzT6tHlFKc

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  • - May 22 -

    You'll find us in @LFPress - your planned gift & support can make an impact on families! #GivingBack #PlannedGiving #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/g3rUJlX1yy https://t.co/J4RWqRSg87

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  • - May 21 -

    Together, we raised over $1.8 million for families with sick children during #FriesForRMHC. Now that's a lot of fries! #HappyFryDay🍟 #KeepingFamiliesClose #PowerOfCommunity @McDonaldsCanada https://t.co/pzSnTO9UXS

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  • - May 19 -

    ONE WORD to describe Ronald McDonald House... What's yours❓🤔 Let us know in the comments! #KeepingFamiliesClose #FamilyIsMedicine #OneWordWednesday https://t.co/JSpIZIeg6x

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  • - May 18 -

    Last week, with the help from the Alisha Jilani Foundation, we were able to celebrate Eid, also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", with families staying close 🌙✨ #KeepingFamiliesClose #EidMubarak #RMHCFamilies https://t.co/H2iTm0QPrI

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  • - May 17 -

    Fresh berries in the kitchen to top off dessert 🍓🍨 RMH families are ready to enjoy 🙌 #berries #IceCream #ReadyToGo #ForFamilies https://t.co/YthtZVsCaU

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  • - May 16 -

    Thanks for the #WishList donation girls! #FillThePantry #FoodDonations #RMHCFamilies https://t.co/j1QgqUgNQv

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  • - May 15 -

    When the sunshine comes out it's time to fire up the BBQ 🍔🌭 Two of our core volunteers prepared donated food items and packaged them into great ready-to-go dinners for families! #DonatedDinner #RMHCFamilies #MealsFromTheHeart @fanshawesu https://t.co/NAsbtzlvnP

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  • - May 14 -

    Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services is building hope at RMH London as a Renovation Sponsor! We’re another step closer to providing the comforts of home to more families like Darius’❤️ #KeepingFamiliesClose @Clintar_London #ThankYou Learn more: https://t.co/1VvUE29Sge https://t.co/eoPnfLqEyU

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  • - May 12 -

    Look at these brunch boxes for moms calling us "home-away-from-home" on Mother's Day! Fresh fruit, charcuterie cheeses & meats, with homemade croissants ❤You know we could resist making them feel extra special with a Mom Care Package🥰 #HappyMothersDay #BrunchBox #ForMom https://t.co/6rizHcrPa6

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  • - May 9 -

    Mom shouldn't have to cook tonight! Visit your local @McDonaldsCanada and every purchase of fries - solo or in a meal - will help keep families close! #LastWeekend #ForMom #HappyMothersDay https://t.co/3uI1nOaosK

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  • - May 8 -

    Be the reason #RMHCSWO can say "YES" to MORE FAMILIES! We've almost reached our goal to raise funding that will make MORE ROOM to keep families close❤ https://t.co/Hhm0BPD8BE #KeepingFamiliesClose #Donate #RMHCFamilies https://t.co/5MR6gLiVGz

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  • - May 7 -

    This is the last weekend for #FriesforRMHC 🍟 Meet Carson, a frylanthropists in Windsor-Essex! Be sure to get your #McDonalds fries by May 10th and help local families❤ @McDonaldsCanada @RMHCCanada https://t.co/gtNUw75qxr

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