Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  Wish list 

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  your impact

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  as we start
  a new year 

  Some things have changed in recent times, but one thing has stayed the same -  the RMHC mission to keep families close! 

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  kick-off your 2021

  keep families close 

  You can help soften the bumps along the way for families on a journey with a seriously ill child.

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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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  • - February 27 -

    #FamilyUpdate from our RMH advocate family back home in Port Elgin - looks like Kyleigh hasn't been letting a congenital heart defect get in the way of becoming her sassy, unique self! ❤ https://t.co/CvjTscP4z2 #HeartMonth #YourImpact https://t.co/mvUx2XIZzc

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  • - February 25 -

    A portion of proceeds from @ParisJewellers #ValentinesDay Collection will be donated to select #RMHC Chapters across Canada, including RMHC-SWO up to Feb 28th! Share some love with RMHC families AND treat yourself or a special someone! https://t.co/BG1Xbaq51C https://t.co/GTQhw133h6

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  • - February 25 -

    Daniel Knight Brand has selected Ronald McDonald House as the charity of choice for the month of February! There's still time to place an order and have 5% of your total donated to #keepingfamiliesclose. https://t.co/JkmgQPHm4a @DanniBoi1989 https://t.co/gZ2Vd0ZvUI

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  • - February 23 -

    And with a little imagination, Stella and her brother transform the puppet show into a drive-thru window and become part of the McDonald's Canada crew! They're showing their biggest smiles as they ask their "customers" to Round Up for RMHC families 👏 🏠 https://t.co/CwwgFHyUgl https://t.co/3t8p7KRWx5

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  • - February 22 -

    2020 brought its challenges, but with it we saw unique solutions, optimistic attitudes, and passionate individuals come together to keep families close while staying safely apart ❤ #FamilyImpact #powerofcommunity #keepingfamiliesclose #becauseofYOU https://t.co/9a2Qmv1H2d

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  • - February 17 -

    When you visit your local McDonald’s restaurant, ask to Round Up your total to the nearest dollar and the difference will add up to help keep families close at RMHC👏❤️ @McDonaldsCanada @RMHCCanada #RoundUp #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/JkrJAUAOrB

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  • - February 14 -

    Spreading love and satisfying everyone’s sweet tooth on Valentine's Day! #happyvalentinesday❤️ https://t.co/q81idwh8Cc

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  • - February 13 -

    We sure miss visits with our furry friends, and it sounds like they miss us just as much! St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs shared this #HappyValentinesDay message with RMHC-SWO families, volunteers, and staff 💟 🐶 #puppies #pettherapy https://t.co/wwX3kk2zoi

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  • - February 12 -

    #Sharesomecookie with your valentine and share love with families at RMH 💗 @RMHCCanada National Partner, @weareARYZTA , continues to share their love for families with a generous donation from each box of #RMHCCookie dough sold to @mcdonaldscanada Restaurants! https://t.co/NWsnPZ5RCR

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  • - February 11 -

    Share some love with RMH families AND give a Valentine's Day gift that gives back! A portion of proceeds from Paris Jewellers Canada Valentine's Day collection will be donated to select RMHC Chapters across Canada, including RMHC-SWO up to Feb 28th! https://t.co/BG1Xba8ua4💟 https://t.co/J6LqlLJ91K

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  • - February 10 -

    #RMHWindsor words of wisdom for #heartmonth ❤ #keepingfamiliesclose #BetterTogether https://t.co/R6L07AdXWO

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  • - February 9 -

    #HIRINGNOW We're looking for a dedicated and organized individual to help oversee the daily operations and activities of the RM Family Room London in Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). Apply by February 22nd, 2021 at https://t.co/OUH3xuv827 https://t.co/Rdq7WtKYrO

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  • - February 4 -

    What have you been making in the kitchen to keep energized while staying home? We always need new meal ideas for families to enjoy at the Houses🍴Our Family Services Manager made Quinoa & Veggie Power Bowls ❤🙌 #powerbowls #powerup #poweroffamily https://t.co/utFYY9Bm7Y

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  • - February 3 -

    As much as we want to sit back and admire the blanket of snow peacefully covering the RMH London courtyard, it’s also really making us want to jump right in for some messy-snowy fun❄️☃️😝 #peaceful #nightscene #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/hSCSPFcLbl

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  • - February 1 -

    #Farmersfeedcities and Colton's eggs are #keepfamiliesclose! He may have been a baby when his parents stayed at RMH, but fast forward 8 years later and he's one of our biggest advocates in his hometown 🙌 https://t.co/YdZIiv89Ph #kidshelpingkids #SmileforColton https://t.co/19XrbJEIpE

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  • - January 29 -

    It feels good to end the week thinking of all the people and businesses supporting the causes they believe in at a time their support is needed most ❤ #payitforwardfriday #inittogether #fooddonations #keepfamiliesfull https://t.co/SJQmALPzpD

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  • - January 28 -

    Our Houses and Family Room give families a safe place to talk, take a breath, reenergize, and remember no one is in it alone ❤ #BellLetsTalk #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/0dWZKiUmWH

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  • - January 27 -

    There is excitement buzzing at #RMHWindsor! Made possible through a grant from the @WECFoundation, we will be launching a new tool in 2021 to help families better understand our programs and services at MET Campus … stay tuned to learn more 🙌 #WindsorWednesday #forFamilies https://t.co/OayiTZTC76

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  • - January 26 -

    Our friends at @CFMasonville gave RMHC-SWO families a reason to celebrate! A generous donation was made to their #homeawayfromhome”, giving families more nights together & fewer minutes apart! #CFCadillacFairview #keepingfamiliesclose #powerofcommunity #thankyou https://t.co/MvF1aKhmOa

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  • - January 22 -

    We're hiring! Join the RMH Windsor Family Services Team on a casual/part-time basis and help support families staying close to their seriously ill children. Read the full job description on our website and apply by February 3rd, 2021 🙌 https://t.co/OUH3xudwDx #HIRINGNOW https://t.co/OFC5Rzdgwq

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