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Since 1985, Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario has been a home away from home for families of sick children.
Our Annual Curling Bonspiel is a cherished part of Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario culture!
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RMHC-SWO provides comforting and supportive programs that keep families close. See what you can expect on your stay.
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Learn more about our Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario Chapter and strategic priorities.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario provides "home-away-from-home" environments for seriously ill or injured children and their families close to their child's medical care
Join Red Shoe London for tasty appetizers, good company and trivia! Test your knowledge on some of today's most trending topics and learn more about how you can help families at Ronald McDonald…
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Big Red Shoe Run: 5km Walk & Run and Kids Dash Who: Everyone! What: It's the 3rd Annual Big Red Shoe Run for McHappy Day! Everyone is welcome to participate in this amazing day! Grab…
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Trucking For Kids Who: Everyone! What: Truck and car show for the whole family! Where: Ilderton Fair Grounds - 195 King Street, Ilderton When: Saturday, June 13th 2020 More…
Learn MoreMany 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.
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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
#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
Thank you for renewing your Room Sponsorship at #RMHLondon @GaryOverbeek 🏠📸🙌 #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/8tg9Bwwol6
#ThrowbackThursday to last year's AMAZING Curling Bonspiel dinner! This year's meal may change but our sponsor hasn't 👍 We're sure curlers can't wait for the delectable dinner on Saturday, sponsored by our good friends at McCormick Spice ♥️#ThankYou https://t.co/exB1Selslc
We've posted a new Family Services Coordinator position for RMH Windsor! Is 2020 the year you decide to join the team that helps keep families close? Read the full job description and be sure to apply by Monday, February 3rd 👍 https://t.co/8sC5owf5SQ https://t.co/2roe4YpyfP
Our Helping Hands cupboard in Windsor has a new sign 👍 Thanks @FightLikeMason for making sure RMHC-SWO families have the little things, like toothbrushes and deodorant, so they can focus on the big things - like their seriously ill children 💗 https://t.co/xJQnWGWfw4
Participants will be ready, set and curling for families one week today! Thank you @rbcinsurance for supporting our 34th Annual Curling Bonspiel as a Sheet Sponsor 🙌💗 #NationalMissionPartner @RMHCCanada #KeepingFamiliesClose #Curling https://t.co/r1LyAV8VJv
It's a happy FRYday when #McDonalds joins our Curling Bonspiel as Breakfast Sponsor! Nothing like a McDonald's #hashbrown, #muffin and fresh #coffee to kick-start a day #curlingforfamilies ♥️👍 #ThankYou #FoundingandForever #Partner @RMHCCanada @mcdonaldsldnont https://t.co/4TkV8cSJn6
We can't wait to see how our teams get creative with this year's Curling Bonspiel theme... ALL ABOUT PLAID! Special thanks to our Photo Sponsor Bluestone Properties for supporting our teams as they curl for families 👏♥️ #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/TPCMIul8Ys
Even Mike Wazowski got in the photo when McDonald's Hanover stopped by with boxes & bags of toys for kids and helpful items for caregivers! See what #RMHLondon and #RMHWindsor need on our wish list: https://t.co/6Yyjku1p5A #WishListWednesday https://t.co/n0CflaOjue
#Repost rmhccanada (with report.for.insta) ... #DYK RMHC has supported 389,406 families, one family at a time, since the first Ronald McDonald House opened in Canada in 1981? #KeepingFamiliesClose The Hillier Family… https://t.co/CKSb6ZhfNQ
This #WishlistWednesday RMH London is in need of... ✔️Cartons of Broth (chicken, beef etc.) ✔️Individual Packages of Hot Chocolate ✔️Swiffer Wet Jet Pads For a full list of needed items please visit https://t.co/6Yyjku1p5A #ThankYOU https://t.co/6mxrcmA688
We received a generous donation as part of the @CJG_Jewellery 2019 campaign raising support for Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada! #ThankYou for #KeepingFamiliesClose @RMHCCanada https://t.co/4MpSrNIOYO
Not only does Cargill have 5 monthly dinner groups at RMH London, but they are the official Lunch Sponsor for our 34th Annual Curling Bonspiel ♥️👍 Weather it's lunch or dinner, Cargill has our families - and our curlers - covered! #NationalMissionPartner #Keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/XgErf9CnMs
#Repost @VistaTweets (with report.for.insta) ... The Vista Crew went back to our local Ronald McDonald House with another round of volunteers to cook dinner for the families in need, as part of @rmhcswo 's Meals… https://t.co/vc4U9R3WOW
What is Ronald McDonald House all about? This kid's got it - being close to your loved ones ♥️😍🏡 https://t.co/Zzu2MeWihw
That smile doesn't look so silly now that Colton is 8!! Thanks for being an advocate for RMH since birth (literally!) and making a donation to keep other families close 👌🥰 #kidshelpingkids #RMHFamily… https://t.co/TBwPYZwx97
Where memories are made, tears are shed, love is felt and refuge is found. #YouBelongHere #WelcomeHome https://t.co/7NwKLiSRML
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