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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  • - September 14 -

    Have You Heard? Stripes are Keeping Families Close THIS FALL! - https://t.co/x0Cg3slA05 https://t.co/YISSgCjaDU

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  • - September 14 -

    BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!📣 NEW VIDEO Paint Southwestern Ontario red and white this fall! You can #ShowYourStripes STARTING TODAY to show your support for RMHC families from your community #LearnMore https://t.co/zsy9zJBtRo

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  • - September 13 -

    Thank you sealycdn for bringing comfort to RMHCSWO! #mattressdonation #comfortzone #goodnightsleep #keepingfamiliesclose❤️ https://t.co/TWmiipLXwq

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  • - September 12 -

    Ready for lunch? The new London McDonald's Canada location has been donating $1.00 from every Big Mac sold to RMHC-SWO all week! TODAY is the last day for this amazing promotion so be sure to stop in, satisfy your craving and help keep families close! #FoundingandForeverPartner https://t.co/bQCtpjGWP1

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  • - September 11 -

    Keep an eye on @RMHCSWO this Saturday! We'll be letting you in on some BIG news about how YOU can show your ...love 😉 for RMHC families ❤️👍 https://t.co/ku5864awEO

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  • - September 11 -

    We can't wait to re-open the #FamilyRoomLondon next week! @McKenzieLakeLaw generous sponsorship has brought some much needed upgrades to the space, including trundle beds allowing more people per bedroom, more comfortable seating areas, and more! https://t.co/c9NkrwmghX

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  • - September 10 -

    We can't wait to re-open the #FamilyRoomLondon in a week! McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP generous sponsorship has brought some much needed upgrades to the space, including trundle beds allowing more people per room, more comfortable seating, and so much more...👍❤️ https://t.co/0t6YczAOK2

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  • - September 9 -

    Special visitors making breakfast! #canadianmounties #intheHouse #homemadebreakfast❤️ https://t.co/fBoZ11fATG

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  • - September 7 -

    We're hiring! Read the job description to learn more about the role and responsibilities of our Lead Gift Administrator. We would love to have you on the team - be sure to apply before September 18th! https://t.co/XcSvYHD1Qx https://t.co/XrrgMScxN4

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  • - September 6 -

    Get Ready Southwestern Ontario! We'll be making a colourful splash this fall and we won't be able to do it without YOU ... Think red, think white, think community and keeping families close! That's all the hints we're giving, but stay tuned for the BIG NEWS next week 👍❤️ https://t.co/vLrhxZfA9i

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  • - September 6 -

    We have closed the #FamilyRoomLondon to get the renovations underway! These much-needed upgrades will bring even more comfort - we thank you for your patience and @McKenzieLakeLaw for making our renovation dream a reality! #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/OAuhMom8Rt

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  • - August 30 -

    Providing 15,990 nights of comfort for families wouldn't be possible without #communitysupport, #donors, #volunteers and #YOU! #NightsofComfort #ClosetoHospital #HomeAwayFromHome #sleepymoon #DYK #Together https://t.co/0PQXcWzndV

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  • - August 29 -

    RMH Windsor is looking for baking groups! Fun for friends, families and companies who are looking to #giveback. Learn more on our website or contact Catherine at cnolan@rmhc-swo.ca to make some tasty treats for families to enjoy 🍪 🧁 https://t.co/fHFGGIIv00 https://t.co/flNCnLnDPW

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  • - August 28 -

    Chase made a special visit to hand out icy treats to kids at the House! Looks like our staff sure enjoyed them too 🍦 😎 cann_cool thanks for the visit #helpingfamilies #specialdelivery #youngeuntrepreneur #icecream https://t.co/yceKzmyddQ

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  • - August 22 -

    #TeamRBC in the kitchen making lunch for #RMHCFamilies @RMHCCanada https://t.co/FxyVJebSpO

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  • - August 19 -

    Maple City Slo-Pitch Diamond Division hit it out of the park with this amazing donation to help keep families close! #ThankYou https://t.co/p3Lw9ia71O

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  • - August 16 -

    #DYK RMH London and Windsor families can #download our #app to see what's for dinner, programs for families and more! A new way to keep families informed while we are #keepingfamiliesclose #NewApp #RMHCFamilies #keepinginformed #intheknow https://t.co/Wse5vZ5P9x

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  • - August 16 -

    #FeelGoodFriday: As we head into the weekend we’d like to send our gratitude to all of our sponsors, donors, golfers, volunteers and staff that made the 36th Annual RMHC-SWO Golf Classic so successful! Your support means more time together for families, #ThankYou! https://t.co/vtZ1qSv44Y

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  • - August 14 -

    Another #birthday donation making a difference! #Thankyou Violet for making your 1st birthday count #forRMHCfamilies. #birthdayfundraiser #kidshelpingkids #youngestdonor https://t.co/OeDWoRDDkP

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  • - August 14 -

    When life gives you #lemons use them to help families! Starting the day off with some refreshingly sweet support - #ThankYou Visit https://t.co/5eJNlbA6Ug for more ideas on how you can help keep families close! https://t.co/3YK8IHMrct

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