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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  • - 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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  • - May 6 -

    🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RMH WINDSOR! Join us TODAY at 12:30pm to help us celebrate 5 years #KeepingFamiliesClose at Windsor Regional Hospital ❤ Our short presentation includes some great guest speakers and the launch of our NEW VIDEO! https://t.co/eR3iIYLhbX https://t.co/ZScYIS1g5e

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  • - May 5 -

    We're celebrating RMH Windsor & 5 YEARS TOMORROW! Tune-in at 12:30 pm for a short presentation with guest speakers and a NEW VIDEO! https://t.co/eR3iIYLhbX #JoinUs #HappyBirthday #RMHWindsor @cityofwindsor https://t.co/KJ8VlVxzl0

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  • - May 5 -

    "We are proud frylanthropists because we like to pay it forward! We used our gift card for some unsuspecting customers behind us🍟 We also like to help #RMH by buying happy meals" ❤ Get @McDonaldsCanada fries and become a #Frylanthropist #FriesForRMHC @RMHCCanada https://t.co/Y06BfX5bkR

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  • - May 4 -

    We're loving these FREE online events being hosted by @innoworksldn & #WellnessWorks for #MentalHealthWeek2021 https://t.co/v4hlldhfnd #CheckitOut

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  • - May 1 -

    👉REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The FOURTH Annual BIG RED SHOE RUN is virtual and has a NEW event you don't want to miss! Get registered and get ready to run for families ❤🏃 https://t.co/bx6eTHFdDO #Race #Fundraiser #ForFamilies https://t.co/j3EpoAxAld

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  • - April 30 -

    Need some essential items? It's the last day of the @RexallDrugstore campaign to help families at RMHC-SWO! Visit your local SWO Rexall and see how you can help. #KeepingFamiliesClose #Rexall #Essentials https://t.co/1ILwg08SMB

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  • - April 29 -

    Join the Facebook Group to purchase paddles and place your bids starting Friday, April 30th! This #QuarterAuction will raise support for RMHC-SWO and is geared for St. Thomas/London & Area 🙌https://t.co/wNSp2dnRxg #London #StThomas #Fundraiser https://t.co/2mz0Rkyh6b

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  • - April 28 -

    #RMHLondon needs some help - our fridges and freezers are LOW on protein! Are you able to help like Flynn Farms did? Contact Deborah Gibbs at dgibbs@rmhc-swo.ca to coordinate a donation drop-off! #Donate #Protein #HelpFeedFamilies https://t.co/krxwzd3CKg

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  • - April 28 -

    Families advocating for #KeepingFamiliesClose makes us want to get some @McDonaldsCanada #FriesForRMHC ! https://t.co/JuybPT1EFn

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  • - April 26 -

    It’s never been easier to help families! All you have to do is order your favourite @McDonaldsCanada fries🍟 Get them solo or in a meal before May 10th and you'll be #keepingfamiliesclose! @RMHCCanada #FriesForRMHC #EasyDinner https://t.co/Hp3ZXgPUWD https://t.co/xOiSaYMJgz

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  • - April 25 -

    We're close to reaching our goal to raise enough funding to build 5 NEW bedrooms at #RMHLondon! @GaryOverbeek jumped on board as a Renovation Bedroom Sponsor to help build hope for families like Evan's! #ThankYou #KeepingFamiliesClose ❤🏠 Learn more: https://t.co/1VvUE2rtEO https://t.co/FadH5KmMAj

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  • - April 24 -

    The weekend is officially here and we know you don't want to have to cook 😉 Visit your local @McDonaldsCanada Restaurant and proceeds from every order of fries will go toward #KeepingFamiliesClose 🍟🚗McDelivery orders count too! https://t.co/LvMa2pvjdX

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  • - April 23 -

    Volunteering looks different this #NationalVolunteerWeek, so @cibc employees took their time to write and send words of encouragement for #RMHCFamilies ❤ @RMHCCanada https://t.co/qX6ZgNyv8N

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  • - April 22 -

    We're sure volunteers who can't be in-House right now are missing the view of our beautiful magnolia tree in full bloom. This photo was taken a few days ago BEFORE this snow came - makes you really appreciate the spring sunshine 🌸☀️ #earthday #FULLBLOOM #VolunteerWeek https://t.co/RdftRsXw1v

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  • - April 22 -

    We're thinking about the vegetable garden & our volunteers who keep it flourishing. These veggies help energize families, while the rock garden brightens spirits☀ Together, we can care for the Earth while we care for families ❤#earthday2021🌍 #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/XAZLBp5yP7

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  • - April 21 -

    Know someone who needs a little pick-me-up? Take a tip from an RMH London "mission-critical" volunteer and add a scoop of ice cream to their brownie 😉 https://t.co/ggGGE01iPT #NationalVolunteerWeek2021 https://t.co/zLsspS2FCN

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