Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  help keep families close

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  Give the gift of togetherness

  Help families experience the warmth of the season, spend more time with their sick child and build positive memories to cherish.

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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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  holiday wish list

  We are looking for adult and teen gifts this holiday season. Thank you for your support.

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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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  • - November 8 -

    #FlashbackFriday to the "high-five" Halloween pumpkin at RMH Windsor. Families love seeing their child's handprint lighting their "home-away-from-home" 💡💗🎃 #HappyHalloween #HighFive #PumkinCarving #handprints https://t.co/iKsCwaQ7t0

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  • - November 8 -

    #happybirthday to the mcdonaldscanada #happymeal ! It’s been helping to keep families close at RMHC for 40 years 😁❤️🙌 #happyanniversary #retrotoys #chickennuggets #mcdonalds🍔🍟 #mchappy rmhccanada https://t.co/TP5GVrY0fx

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  • - November 4 -

    #HappyAnniversary to the @McDonaldsCanada #HappyMeal! That's 40 years of #keepingfamiliesclose with 10 cents from EVERY #HappyMeal donated to #RMHC 🙌 We asked families what makes them happy... #ThankYou #FoundingandForeverPartner #BecauseofYou #McDonalds #HappyAnniversary https://t.co/uey6YydwGa

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  • - November 2 -

    Our 2019 RMHC-SWO holiday wish list is up! Thank you in advance to every holiday hero collecting gifts for moms, dads and kids calling us home over the holidays. https://t.co/vjd7YtiCPu https://t.co/W3AHBy4Fzk

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  • - November 1 -

    Calling all #RMHLondon Dinner groups: We have an opening on our calendar and would love for you to #joinus in the kitchen on November 7th! ☑️ Have attended a Kitchen Orientation Training at RMHC. ☑️ Can cook up a storm! HouseKitchenLondon@rmhc-swo.ca or 519-685-3232 ext.2112 https://t.co/rFSVdO8JZe

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  • - November 1 -

    No tricks, just treats in our E-Newsletter! Take a boo: https://t.co/hMwZUoxeMy https://t.co/TiN6xvx4Fl

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  • - November 1 -

    Visit us at Windsor's Walker Road McDonald's for your RMHC Stripes! Our Pop-Up Booth is there 10 am - 1 pm #TODAY 💗We can't wait to see you 👍📸 #ShareaPhoto and tag us! #StopBy #GetYourStripes #ShowYourStripes #RedAndWhite #WarmforFall #WindsorOntario #PopUpShop #NearYou https://t.co/GxNG2rybgU

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  • - October 31 -

    Happy Halloween from staff at @RMHCSWO ! #catinthehat #thing1 #thing2 #halloweencostumes #funatwork https://t.co/RoleoSRoD9

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  • - October 31 -

    Even our treats are spooktacular on Halloween! #funfood #skeletontreat #marshmallow #brownie #craftywithfood #spookytreats #HalloweenBaking #HappyHalloween https://t.co/U7uk9zTh3S

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  • - October 31 -

    Staff are ready for #halloween and we had our first #princess and #unicorn of the day come #trickortreat🎃 office to offic at @rmhcswo 🦄 👑 https://t.co/9nbNe5OFnN

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  • - October 30 -

    We had a great time showing stripes & support with our friends at Exeter @McDonalds ❤️📸 #fun at work 👍#showyourstripes for @RMHCSWO https://t.co/qFwCoXVKAE

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  • - October 30 -

    Thank you @MarsWrigley for helping us throw a treat-tastic Halloween party for families! We enjoyed candy, pumpkin carving, music and games...and did we say candy?! #TuesdayTreat🎃 #HappyHalloween https://t.co/eOefHOj1LM

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  • - October 29 -

    Pop-up shops coming your way! Visit us at McDonald's in Goderich & Kincardine TODAY and Exeter TOMORROW for your #RMHCstripes. Snap a pic, share on Instagram or Twitter and tag @RMHCSWO and use #showyourstripes! #warmforfall #socks #toques #scarves #PopUp #Huron #Coming2You https://t.co/JU7C95Yz0t

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  • - October 28 -

    We have a #NEW position opening on the Fund Development team! Help raise the support and awareness that keeps families close when it matters most. #LearnMore https://t.co/OUH3xuv827 #NewJob #Career #JoinTheTeam #NowHiring #NonProfit #SocialMedia #DonorStewardship #Design https://t.co/krgXuamBJv

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  • - October 25 -

    Kayla stayed close to her preemie twins for 67 nights! Now they are back home & healthy, so she got a group together to make #ThanksgivingDinner at #RMHWindsor 📷💕👍 We're #thankful every day for the #families who support their #homeawayfromhome" #FridayFeeling #ThankYou https://t.co/g9r09mn1Jg

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  • - October 24 -

    Come see us in Stratford tomorrow for your RMHC stripes! Our #ShowYourStripes Pop-Ups will be at both McDonald's restaurants 👍 709 Erie St. 11 am - 2 pm and 1040 Ontario St. 4 pm - 7 pm! #popup #KeepingFamiliesClose #ReadyforFall #GetYourStripes https://t.co/HoZxvjaVjX

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  • - October 23 -

    Shout-out to London Kitchen Studio for volunteering their time and talents in the RMH London kitchen for over a decade!! If you have enjoyed a chicken pot pie while staying at the House, there's a good chance this amazing group made it 👍📸💗 https://t.co/ePiW9IrISI

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  • - October 21 -

    Thank you for showing your stripes #forfamilies across Southwestern Ontario calling @rmhcswo #homeawayfromhome🏡 ❤️ Seeing families and supporters come together at the whiteoaksmall #showyourstripes Gala was amazing… https://t.co/uSQzWbuskI

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  • - October 20 -

    #Thankyou to everyone supporting families by visiting our #SHOWYOURSTRIPES pop-up shops! The response has been AMAZING 💕Don't forget to #share a pic in your stripes with #showyourstripes tagging @RMHCSWO to see your photo on our website #linkinbio https://t.co/zsy9zJBtRo https://t.co/8lOTihii6t

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  • - October 20 -

    #TruckingforKids raised amazing support that will renew their room sponsorship at #RMHLondon for 3 more years! The Manning Family started this #familyfun event that keeps growing with the support of their commitee & community 💓 #ThankYou #FamiliesHelpingFamilies #RoomSponsor https://t.co/xfxszQOakc

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