Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  We need Your Help

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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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  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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  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 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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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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  • - March 27 -

    Instead of #farmtotable it's #communitytotable ❤️ #thankyou for helping us warm hearts and fill stomachs 🥦🥪🥗 #donatetoday https://t.co/cu4rV8JTTy #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/XB7ZOaEF3h

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  • - March 25 -

    Our suggestion for a fun activity while staying home? Lots and lots of chalk drawing! It sure does help to brighten things up ☀️👍 https://t.co/yvYvxQpnMO #KeepingFamiliesClose #PowerofCommunity #MakeADifference https://t.co/8axCLdBGCm

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  • - March 24 -

    We sure are missing our volunteers!! But our staff teams have been stepping up and doing their best to make our volunteers proud with their meal prepping creativity 💗🙌 Learn how you can help RMHCSWO families https://t.co/eCHUTywb6u #mealstogo #thumbsup #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/Hn0tlT1bz6

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  • - March 23 -

    We challenge you to MAKE SOME NOISE! 📢 At 7:30 PM each evening, step outside or open a window and make some noise in honour of our heroes who are working on our behalf. At RMH London we decided to embrace pots and pans! #makesomenoise #TogetherWeCanDoIt https://t.co/yvYvxQpnMO https://t.co/yDFXNuh9BC

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  • - March 22 -

    We had a young artist make this great sign to help remind people of something very important- washing your hands is one of the best ways not spread germs! Add our amazing cleaning team to the mix and we are keep families safe while staying close 🙌💗 https://t.co/eCHUTywb6u https://t.co/uBsVpG4dHX

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  • - March 21 -

    Always wearing a smile as they continue to work hard making sure families are in a clean and safe environment 📸🙌 #ThankYou #BetterTogether #greenclean #team #linkinbio https://t.co/YZxcwCY6NO

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  • - March 17 -

    We've had to suspending volunteer activity, including Dinner Groups who provide meals daily for 42 London & Windsor families. Help in providing meals for our families is our #greatestneed 🍽️ DONATE A MEAL: https://t.co/eCHUTywb6u #ThankYOU #Keepingfamiliesclose #covid19 https://t.co/IUg7hPrmqV

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  • - March 17 -

    When our priority to keep families safe during #covid19 has #RMHLondon suspending baking groups, we're thankful our #foundingandforever partner makes amazing muffins! #Thankyou for donating on-the-go-snacks for a family's walk to the hospital! @RMHCCanada @mcdonaldsldnont https://t.co/kSu4Y4HAHp

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  • - March 17 -

    When we think St.Patrick's Day we think about this minty green shake and the impact it's made on #keepingfamiliesclose! #DYK the #ShamrockShake was the FIRST fundraiser for the FIRST #RMH in 1974? 🍀🏠 💗#50years @McDonaldsCanada @mcdonaldsldnont #ThankYou https://t.co/syiX3McFRK

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  • - March 15 -

    Due to #COVID19, RMHC-SWO has enacted the following to ensure the safety of families, staff, & volunteers 👉All kitchen & volunteer groups have been suspended from coming into RMH London, RMH Windsor and RM Family Room London ❤️For ways to help: https://t.co/0nKkHwQPZu https://t.co/0pP5tcn49q

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  • - March 13 -

    We get the #FridayFeels when we see families who once called us "home" back in the kitchen making dinner for other families staying close today 🙌 Thanks for the amazing support 💕 It's true - once you become part of the "RMHC-SWO" family, you are always part of the family! https://t.co/XMAfjf98kh

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  • - March 10 -

    Our hearts are full after receiving this wonderful donation from #KidsCuringCancer that will help Windsor-Essex families continue to find the comforts of home with RMHC-SWO! #Thankyou for you ongoing support 💗📸🙌 #WindsorEssex https://t.co/NnYIUPniZg

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  • - March 6 -

    The #1 reason we're here in three simple words... ❤️ #KeepingFamiliesClose #whywerehere #chalkart #ourmission #bettertogether https://t.co/0dNCKoUMQ7

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  • - February 29 -

    Luke is giving grandma and her excercise group a thumbs up for raising support for his "home-away-from-home" 💗📸 #Donation #familyhelpingfamily #thumbsup https://t.co/uDfCfq2bjO

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  • - February 27 -

    The #Shamrockshake has a history of helping to keep families close... #DYK https://t.co/sAIaQyaWSF

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  • - February 26 -

    Meet the McDonnell family, who stayed close at #RMHWindsor last year for 87 nights while baby Callie was in the NICU. For Callie's 1st birthday they asked for donations in lieu of gifts and raised $1,250 for RMH 🙌 💗📸 #HappyBirthday Callie! #WindsorWednesday https://t.co/HItE8fAMHV

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  • - February 17 -

    How are you spending your #FamilyDay? Staying close all the way from Thunder Bay, Luke and his dad feel at home with all this snow and built Olaf in our courtyard ⛄❄️💗 https://t.co/071ei6wbCc

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  • - February 16 -

    How are you spending #FamilyDay tomorrow? Join Red Shoe Society Windsor-Essex for a Fmaily skate at the Essex Arena! Don't miss out on winter fun, hot cocoa and cookies provided by McDonald's Canada 💗⛸️ https://t.co/4hnRyHHOlP https://t.co/gWYWFqUoUg

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  • - February 14 -

    Happy Valentine's Day from families, volunteers and staff at RMHC-SWO! https://t.co/GzUAZ5CC83

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  • - February 14 -

    Valentine's Day Fun for staff! Take a RMHC #RedVelvet Cookie and replace it with a reason why you love RMH 💗 #gratitudewall #ValentinesDay #weloveRMH #volunteers #family #togetherness @McDonaldsCanada @RMHCCanada https://t.co/vY8nRUSanN

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