Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  help keep families close

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  Support our Curling Bonspiel

  Our Annual Curling Bonspiel is a cherished part of Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario culture!

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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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  know your impact

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  2018 – 2022 Impact Strategy

  Learn more about our Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario Chapter and strategic priorities.

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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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  #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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  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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  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 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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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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  • - January 17 -

    It's a happy FRYday when #McDonalds joins our Curling Bonspiel as Breakfast Sponsor! Nothing like a McDonald's #hashbrown, #muffin and fresh #coffee to kick-start a day #curlingforfamilies ♥️👍 #ThankYou #FoundingandForever #Partner @RMHCCanada @mcdonaldsldnont https://t.co/4TkV8cSJn6

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  • - January 16 -

    We can't wait to see how our teams get creative with this year's Curling Bonspiel theme... ALL ABOUT PLAID! Special thanks to our Photo Sponsor Bluestone Properties for supporting our teams as they curl for families 👏♥️ #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/TPCMIul8Ys

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  • - January 16 -

    Even Mike Wazowski got in the photo when McDonald's Hanover stopped by with boxes & bags of toys for kids and helpful items for caregivers! See what #RMHLondon and #RMHWindsor need on our wish list: https://t.co/6Yyjku1p5A #WishListWednesday https://t.co/n0CflaOjue

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  • - January 16 -

    #Repost rmhccanada (with report.for.insta) ... #DYK RMHC has supported 389,406 families, one family at a time, since the first Ronald McDonald House opened in Canada in 1981? #KeepingFamiliesClose The Hillier Family… https://t.co/CKSb6ZhfNQ

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  • - January 15 -

    This #WishlistWednesday RMH London is in need of... ✔️Cartons of Broth (chicken, beef etc.) ✔️Individual Packages of Hot Chocolate ✔️Swiffer Wet Jet Pads For a full list of needed items please visit https://t.co/6Yyjku1p5A #ThankYOU https://t.co/6mxrcmA688

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  • - January 15 -

    We received a generous donation as part of the @CJG_Jewellery 2019 campaign raising support for Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada! #ThankYou for #KeepingFamiliesClose @RMHCCanada https://t.co/4MpSrNIOYO

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  • - January 14 -

    Not only does Cargill have 5 monthly dinner groups at RMH London, but they are the official Lunch Sponsor for our 34th Annual Curling Bonspiel ♥️👍 Weather it's lunch or dinner, Cargill has our families - and our curlers - covered! #NationalMissionPartner #Keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/XgErf9CnMs

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    #Repost @VistaTweets (with report.for.insta) ... The Vista Crew went back to our local Ronald McDonald House with another round of volunteers to cook dinner for the families in need, as part of @rmhcswo 's Meals… https://t.co/vc4U9R3WOW

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  • - January 13 -

    What is Ronald McDonald House all about? This kid's got it - being close to your loved ones ♥️😍🏡 https://t.co/Zzu2MeWihw

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  • - January 13 -

    That smile doesn't look so silly now that Colton is 8!! Thanks for being an advocate for RMH since birth (literally!) and making a donation to keep other families close 👌🥰 #kidshelpingkids #RMHFamily… https://t.co/TBwPYZwx97

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  • - January 11 -

    Where memories are made, tears are shed, love is felt and refuge is found. #YouBelongHere #WelcomeHome https://t.co/7NwKLiSRML

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  • - January 10 -

    #FlashbakFriday photo from our 2011 Curling Bonspiel! Thanks for joining us once again as Refreshment Sponsor in 2020 @cocacola_ca!! @RMHCCanada #FamilyPartner #ShareaCoke #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/YSfmVXhovf

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  • - January 9 -

    If you visit #RMHLondon you can't miss our digital wall highlighting the 34th Annual Curling Bonspiel! The countdown to January 25th has officially begun 👍♥️ 📅 #ThankYou to our presenting #sponsor, #NoFrills Southwestern Ontario for #keepingfamiliesclose👏 #HaulHard https://t.co/6CRhYiXxFw

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  • - January 8 -

    Where support meets comfort you find your home-away-from-home 🏡♥️ #welcomehome #homeawayfromhome #keepingfamiliesclose #WellnessWednesday #Support #Comfort https://t.co/k9qPVAwkEN

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  • - January 7 -

    Start the new year by embracing a new opportunity! We currently have openings on our Board of Directors effective April 2020. As a member of the Board, you'll be an influential piece keeping families close ♥️ Learn more and apply on our website: https://t.co/XcSvYHD1Qx https://t.co/JcvU33u0xh

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  • - December 31 -

    We hope you used your #NewYears kiss on someone special! #HappyNewYear from the staff, volunteers and families at RMHC-SWO 🥂🙌🎉 https://t.co/9KJ86JlnQr

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  • - December 30 -

    Our volunteers help make the season bright at RMHC-SWO! Happy holidays to everyone giving their time to bring comfort and support to families staying close 🎄 #HappyHolidays #Volunteers #welovevolunteers #keepingfamiliesclose #givetogetherness https://t.co/zHtaIlSZk7

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  • - December 30 -

    With the New Year ahead, we want to say thank you for all the love and support you have shown to families staying close at RMHC-SWO in 2019. Families can face their journeys hand-in-hand thanks to you 👍♥️ #Keepingfamiliesclose #bettertogether #family #StayClose #handinhand https://t.co/QH6nlMkX6m

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  • - December 29 -

    Get a 2019 tax receipt and a snowman ornament created by kids at the Houses for our Gift of Togetherness donors 😍☃️ There is still time to get one to add to your tree next year! https://t.co/jQWinadota #ornament #handmade https://t.co/v2BmbcQdRz

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  • - December 28 -

    Our Cart with a Heart makes an #impact on families at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Children's Hospital and Windsor Regional Hospital. Bringing coffee, snacks and helpful items directly to hospital rooms - volunteers #bringcomfort directly to caregivers! #Onthego https://t.co/YZJxZjcccA

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  A social society of young leaders who believe in the healing power of families. They raise support, awareness and funds for our House.

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