Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  help keep families close

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  By showing your stripes!

  We are partnering with White Oaks Mall in a community-wide campaign that will support keeping families close at RMH London and RMH Windsor.

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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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  give love to the house

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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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  • - October 18 -

    Get your stripes at the game tonight! #popupbooth #comeseeus #showyourstripes @BudGardens @GoLondonKnights https://t.co/uTFNGAzcKd

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  • - October 16 -

    #ShowYourStripes pop-up shop in #Chatham TOMORROW! Join us at McDonald's on St.Clair St. from 10 am - 2 pm to get your striped toques, scarves and socks to help keep families from your community close! #readyforfall #snapapic #shareyoursupport #awareness https://t.co/XThaa0OjDd

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  • - October 16 -

    There is still time to get your #RMHC stripes #windsorontario! Visit @WRHospital Met Campus TODAY where our pop-up shop in the vendor hallway is selling socks, toques and scarves from 8 am - 2 pm 💓 https://t.co/AXjaJGMgMG

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  • - October 15 -

    #RMHC stripes are popping up at @sobeys in North London TODAY! Stop by from 3-7 pm to get your striped #toques, #scarves, or #socks (kid & adult sizes) #Share a photo with #ShowYourStripes tagging @RMHCSWO to be part of our #mosaic #checkitout https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN https://t.co/1kEncagwLn

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  • - October 11 -

    When you #showyourstripes you show support for the 4,500+ families calling @RMHCSWO "home"! #FunFact when you buy your striped socks, toques or scarves at @WhiteOaksMall you're entered to #win 1 of 3 gift cards 👍 #showyourstripes 📸 for @RMHCSWO & #entertowin #contest #winwin https://t.co/23FeLnMOMe

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  • - October 11 -

    You may recognize the Hutchinson Family from our #ShowYourStripes fall campaign! Not only are they showing their stripes for their "home-away-from-home", they donated over $3,500 from the Cleft Strong #GolfTournament to keeping families close💗 #ThankYou #FamiliesHelpingFamilies https://t.co/gIzoQEbcOe

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  • - October 11 -

    Come to the Tecumseh McDonald's for your #RMHC stripes TODAY! Take a photo in your toque, scarf or socks and share on social with #showyourstripes tagging us @rmhcswo 👍Your picture will become part of something bigger😍 #awareness https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN https://t.co/pEwa4I1kVm

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  • - October 10 -

    NEW VIDEO 👏💕#showyourstripes for families calling RMH Windsor home this #thanksgiving! Watch the full video https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN #newvideo #windsorontario #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/Kz7sML2em8

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  • - October 10 -

    Staff at @Cargill were showing their support and stripes! Get your team decked out in stripes and share a photo with #showyourstripes taigging us @RMHCSWO 👍 #DYK Cargill is one of our National Mission Partners?! #ThankYou #KeepSmiling #lookthisfall #staywarm #justintimeforfall https://t.co/3uKhAGtnbS

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  • - October 9 -

    Have you seen our new #RMHWindsor Video? #WatchNow #ShowYourStripes https://t.co/ycrqG5TkdQ https://t.co/6TabaLvBSm

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  • - October 9 -

    Have you got your #RMHC stripes? #Thanskgiving weekend is a great time to show your support for families calling RMH home this holiday weekend! Snap a pic with family, share with #ShowYourStripes tagging @RMHCSWO to be added to our website! https://t.co/zsy9zJBtRo https://t.co/NCfFvs6BCk

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  • - October 9 -

    "I've been in the #FamilyRoom many times. If we aren't in hospital for seizures we're there because she caught a cold that always escalates into something bigger. We're showing our stripes and getting more today. ❤️❤️❤️" #showyourstripes for families like Teresa's @RMHCSWO https://t.co/7YUIxu5epW

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  • - October 9 -

    If you're in Windsor and looking to get your RMHC stripes, visit our pop-up at University of Windsor! On now until 3 pm at the Student Centre 👍💓 Red Shoe Society Windsor-Essex https://t.co/JevCW5eypF

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  • - October 9 -

    Another corporate supporter showing their stripes at the office! Thank you Damar Security 👍 #showyourstripes for families at @RMHCSWO in your office ❤️#learnmore https://t.co/zsy9zJBtRo https://t.co/Tl3kQYtdRm

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  • - October 9 -

    RT @RMHCSWO: 📢Hey #windsorontario! Come get your RMHC stripes TODAY at @UWindsor between 11am - 3 pm in the Student Centre 🙌✅Snap a photo 💗share with #ShowYourStripes and tag @RMHCSWO #PopUpShop #forRMHC #RMHCSWO #RMHWindsor https://t.co/MOT2EQz5Sk

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  • - October 8 -

    Hey #Windsor! Visit @WRHospital Met Campus on October 16th from 8 am - 2 pm to get your #RMHC Striped toques, scarves and socks 😍💗 Be sure to take a photo📸 sporting your stripes and share on social media with #showyourstripes and tag us @RMHCSWO! #SeeYouThere #Savethedate https://t.co/zp7q9Cagcr

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  • - October 8 -

    📢Hey #windsorontario! We have Show Your Stripes Pop-Up Shops coming your way - starting #TOMORROW 🙌✅Get your RMHC striped toques, scarves or socks, 📸snap a photo 💗share with #ShowYourStripes and tag @RMHCSWO #PopUpShop #forRMHC #RMHCSWO #RMHWindsor https://t.co/MOT2EQz5Sk

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  • - October 8 -

    "My son was born premature and took some time to come home - we are from a small town an hour away. @RMHCSWO was 'home' until he was ready." #Thankyou for getting your #RMHCstripes at @WhiteOaksMall @cassandramcgall and sharing photos with #showyourstripes tagging us @RMHCSWO 😍 https://t.co/g8tTUtETc0

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  • - October 7 -

    Rylee and Jacob had a case of the sillies when their mom snapped their #ShowYourStripes photo! Rylee's family stayed close for 118 nights at #RMHLondon 💕 #ShowYourStripes to show you care for families at @RMHCSWO ! 🎉 #LinkinBio #RMHCFamilies https://t.co/4oBY9PKQhr

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  • - October 7 -

    #showyourstripes and help keep families close at @RMHCSWO https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN https://t.co/d8PsMaVH4e

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