Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  supporting families during COVID-19

  Now more than ever we need your help keeping families close and safe, help support our families during COVID-19

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  Show Your Stripes

  Get RMHC striped swag for yourself or as the perfect gift, with 100% of proceeds helping families at RMHC-SWO!

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  How to Help Families This Holiday

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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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  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

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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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  • - November 25 -

    Just in time for the holiday season the halls were decked at #RMHLondon! We're ready to officially Illuminate the House on Friday with @CTVLondon 🎄🎁The decorations and festive lights really do make it feel like" home"#giftoftogetherness #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/ynqao1XBHE

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  • - November 25 -

    The first-ever Online #HolidayAuction is officially #OPEN FOR BIDDING! Shop online, #ShopLocal AND keep families close 🎁 From treats just for you, to gifts for everyone on your nice list, feel good knowing you're giving families a "home-away-from-home" 🙌 https://t.co/4LTrroJJFc https://t.co/gIi9ty3jz0

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  • - November 23 -

    The #CartWithAHeart is on the move at @WRHospital. From kid activities to coffees for parents, the cart is a one-stop-comfort-shop. Thanks to @RMHCCanada Founding #Partner @Saputo the Windsor cart stays stocked with enough milk and creamers for all families using the service! https://t.co/dMkuIc3BNY

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  • - November 20 -

    Hanover, we have your #RMHCStripes! Come visit us over lunch at Hanover's McDonald's - we will be popping -up in our Ronnie Van from 11 am - 1 pm with all your favourite merchandise with 100% of proceeds #keepingfamiliesclose at RMHC-SWO 💕👍*Debit & Credit Only* #SYSSWAG #PopUp https://t.co/bK5KAQzpTc

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  • - November 19 -

    Just posted a photo https://t.co/dv1uY31J11

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  • - November 17 -

    The London community will be bundled up in stripes this winter after getting their #SYSSWAG at the Show Your Stripes Pop Up Shop inside @WhiteOaksMall ! This partnership paints the community in RMHC red and white stripes to help keep families close ❤ #ThankYou #ProudPartner #WOM https://t.co/RNli035AFN

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  • - November 17 -

    Petra's parents are calling #RMHCSWO "home-away-from-home" and thought a sub sandwich was the perfect Halloween costume for their preemie. After all, she's an assortment of strength, perseverance & hope all in one bundle- or sub bun! #worldprematurityday #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/DCdLE98wRq

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  • - November 16 -

    *HOLIDAY DONATION UPDATE* Thanks to the generosity of our donor community, RMHC-SWO has sufficient toys and books. Help families this holiday, by donating ❤️A MONETARY DONATION 🎁GIFT CARDS 👍FULL DETAILS & DONATION DROP-OFF TIMES: https://t.co/zQnS6XsLjj #Donate #Holidays https://t.co/JskCw00tWI

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  • - November 14 -

    Last day to get your #RMHCStripes and help families like Helaina's stay close when it matters most! She sure loves her Burrow the Bunny 💕 #Repost @tl_smells (with @report.for.insta) ... #sysswag https://t.co/wL01NWrElH

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  • - November 13 -

    The LAST DAY for our Pop-Up Shop inside @WhiteOaksMall is TOMORROW – you have 2 MORE DAYS to visit the mall and get those stripes! Share a photo with #SYSSWAG and you'll be entered to win 1 of 2 $1,000 mall gift cards!! SHOW US THOSE RMHC STRIPES 👍❤️😎https://t.co/zsy9zJBtRo https://t.co/I6fRipFcRO

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  • - November 12 -

    YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR STRIPES, YOUR IMPACT = #keepingfamiliesclose ❤️✈️ Read between the stripes #PartnersLike @WestJet #CaresforKids helps families go the mile for their sick children 🙌 https://t.co/d2DY75QT7L

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  • - November 11 -

    Hey Stratford, want your #SYSSWAG? Support families traveling from your community for their children's medical care by purchasing RMHC Signature striped merchandise at @McDonaldsCanada *709 Erie Street Stratford ON*Debit & Credit Only*100% of proceeds #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/YWrMuTReqH

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  • - November 10 -

    Do you know someone who needs a hug? Those are Burrow's specialty! He's one of our new #SYSSWAG items, perfect for tiny hands and making a BIG impact on #keepingfamiliesclose at #RMHCSWO ♥️ Visit @WhiteOaksMall or #OrderOnline https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN #ShowYourStripes https://t.co/cjdXeo050M

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  • - November 10 -

    Until Nov.30th EVERY ORDER OF FRIES you purchase at @mcdonaldscanada restaurants will help families with sick children calling RMHC home 🍟 ❤️ What better excuse do you need to enjoy those world-famous fries?! #friesforgood #lovinit #proceedsupport #Keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/IDUY8w4uWA

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  • - November 10 -

    We're almost done our stop at the Essex McDonald's - we'll see you in Leamington at 4 pm with all the #SYSSWAG! *Debit & Credit* All merchandise proceeds are #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/65b0WMKffQ

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  • - November 9 -

    Come and get your #SYSSWAG tomorrow and support local families using RMHCSWO to stay close to their children in-hospital 👍 #NewMerchandise will be waiting for YOU! Can't make it? #OrderOnline https://t.co/iDoLprej0G https://t.co/NbHMHQbhm2

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  • - November 9 -

    The #Windsor tour has begun - come by our Pop-Up at McDonald’s and get your RMHC Stripes! You'll help hundreds of families from your community staying close at RMH Windsor or calling RMH London “home-away-from-home”.*Debit & credit only please #sysswag #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/hpDD3X5coM

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  • - November 6 -

    Carson was born with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease requiring him to receive dialysis & a transplant in the near future. Show Your Stripes and help families like his have a "home" when traveling for medical care💕 https://t.co/zsy9zJBtRo #SYSSWAG #helpfamilies #giftsthatmatter https://t.co/UunEYPH0ZI

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  • - November 6 -

    Find our RMH Van and all your favourite #SYSSWAG popping up outside the Listowel McDonald's TOMORROW! We'll be there noon to 2 PM so come say "hi" and get your stripes ♥️ *We are accepting debit and credit only* Can't make it? #OrderOnline! https://t.co/x43aTLclhW https://t.co/7SxKWOcr0a

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  • - November 5 -

    On Halloween, we had a pumpkin scavenger hunt! When kids found their "pumpkin" hidden in the London House they received a goodie bag filled with treats - including @MarsWrigley favourites like Twix, Mars and M&M's 🎃👍 #RMHC #FamilyPartner #Keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/qtfmDKHgOW

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