Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  Scarlet Ball
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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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  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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  #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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  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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  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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  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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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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  • - 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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  • - February 14 -

    Share some cookie with your valentine and share some love with families calling RMHC home-away-from-home! On holidays like this, being together makes all the difference and your support helps to make it possible💗 https://t.co/51RZAOj2Sr

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  • - February 13 -

    Moms deserve a little #pampering, especially with #Valentine'sDay around the corner! #FamilyWellness Day brought RMH moms together to refresh and relax :) @RedShoeWE @healthymama @CoralSpa https://t.co/AY2M6XHzxG

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  • - February 12 -

    Mid-week Pajama Day? Yes please! Today some of our team wore pajamas to work to support Childcan! It's not too late to get involved - https://t.co/wSKk2RGw5H #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay #PowerofCommunity https://t.co/Ec7wAB6aCc

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  • - February 10 -

    Families, like the Hutchinsons, always have a #homeawayfromhome, just steps away from their child's medical care ❤️ #Repost rmhccanada (with report.for.insta) ... RMHC Houses and Family Rooms across Canada give… https://t.co/jnf4gOKOOL

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  • - February 6 -

    Thanks to baking groups like the Graff Sisters, more than 30,000 cookies were made fresh for RMHC-SWO families last year 🍪💗 Get a group together and book your time to bake at RMH this summer! #volunteer #baking #keepingfamiliesclose #cookies https://t.co/orHEisn3qu

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  • - February 4 -

    The Lampmans started calling us "home-away-from-home" in August, 2019. We were excited to see them return home in 2020 with their twin girls after 152 days staying close💗 Mom and dad will be giving twice the love this Valentine's Day! https://t.co/mntWrG3chQ

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  • - February 3 -

    For two years @LegateLawFirm Art Battle event was a one-of-a-kind fundraiser #keepingfamiliesclose. They've raised over $40,000 to provide a “home-away-from-home”. We’re excited for new things in 2021 from the Legate Team. #PowerofCommunity #ldnont #BigCheque #PowerofCommunity https://t.co/5gqdBLvsts

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  • - January 30 -

    When there’s a sibling calling RMH London “home” on their birthday we gear up to make it something special! We hope you had a robotic 6th birthday Christian🎈 🎉 #RobotBirthday #HappyBirthday #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/67kla9eSgb

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  • - January 30 -

    When there’s a sibling calling RMH London “home” on their birthday we gear up to make it something special! We hope you had a robotic 6th birthday Christian🎈 🎉 #RobotBirthday #HappyBirthday #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/MCijBWMWdD

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  • - January 28 -

    The Curling Bonspiel presented by #NoFrills SWO was a sweeping success! #ThankYou curlers, volunteers and supporters🥌💗 @HaulHard #mcdonaldsldnont @cocacola_ca @mccormickspice @Cargill #bluestoneproperties @rbcinsurance @WesterveltLDN #servicequip #OptimistClub of Oakridge Acres https://t.co/IPnoOO60Dp

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  • - January 27 -

    Our Curling Bonspiel was a great event - thank you to everyone for supporting! Photos coming to #Facebook soon 😊 Special thanks to serv-quip for sliding in as Slider Sponsor! #CurlforFamilies #KeepingFamiliesClose #ThankYou https://t.co/atn2pqlwUh

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  • - January 23 -

    Have you visited the new McDonald's Restaurant in Belle River?! As the McDonald's family grows, we feel the support for #keepingfamiliesclose growing too💗 Help us celebrate the grand opening this weekend #ribboncutting tonight at 6PM 🎉 #FoundingandForeverPartner #McDonalds https://t.co/fcg0N3elQ7

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  • - January 22 -

    When the weather outside is frightful, knowing the hospital is just steps away is delightful for the families calling us "home" 💗🏥❄️ #snowfall #ldnont #homeawayfromhome #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/jCDNwjI5Fz

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  • - January 22 -

    If you are visiting London Children’s Hospital, please be aware that the RM Family Room London in Zone B on the 6th floor is closed today, January 22nd. We apologies for any inconvenience and hope to be back up and running tomorrow 🤞❤️ https://t.co/70A5vwl0gw

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  • - January 21 -

    #Repost rmhccanada (with report.for.insta) ... There’s nothing like a hug from family to cheer you up when you’re sick! RMHC Houses and Family Rooms across Canada allow families with sick children to stay close… https://t.co/ZhPJhOEDyl

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  • - January 21 -

    Thank you for renewing your Room Sponsorship at #RMHLondon @GaryOverbeek 🏠📸🙌 #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/8tg9Bwwol6

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