Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  This holiday season

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  Give the Gift of Togetherness

  You can help families spend more time with their sick child and build positive memories to cherish this holiday season.

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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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  give love to the house

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  Host Your own fundraiser

  If you are looking for a fun way to help families with seriously ill children why not host your own fundraiser?

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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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  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 Blanket of Comfort

  A Blanket of Comfort

  We could be at the hospital, full of worry from the moment we walked in the sliding doors, but instantly have that worry replaced with comfort when entering the big red door…

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  Our Safe Haven

  Our Safe Haven

  In January 2016 we welcomed our baby, Lilah, into the world. She was a healthy and bright little girl who loved to coo and cuddle, but at her 1 month checkup our paediatrician…

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  A Sense of Peace and Calmness

  A Sense of Peace and Calmness

  More than a year has passed since big sister Guiliana spent time with her Mom and Dad at Ronald McDonald House Windsor, but she certainly remembers it. "I want to go…

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  Illuminating Family Strength

  Illuminating Family Strength

  From the start Kyleigh has never made things easy… We found out we were pregnant Thanksgiving weekend October 2015. We went to our first few ultra sounds and everything…

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  • - November 17 -

    The #bestgift can come in the #smallestpackage! Help keep parents close to their #preemies at #RMH https://t.co/4xPiykrpQL #WorldPrematurityDay2018 #ThenandNow #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/jgLxa1DbSO

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    #KeepingFamiliesClose this #holiday season means keeping brotherly-love together! #bestgiftever https://t.co/hiaj5doipK https://t.co/2lmO4ApEpF

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  • - November 13 -

    'Tis the season to ...Give the Gift of Togetherness! Keep families close to their sick child this holiday https://t.co/4xPiykrpQL #GiveTogetherness #bestgiftever #HolidaysBeginHere https://t.co/GuA5XwnumE

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  • - November 2 -

    Get your ticket and have fun while #keepingfamiliesclose! @redshoelondon https://t.co/XLH6PCQWVk https://t.co/cHir9JxMoy

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  • - November 2 -

    You know when @MarsGlobal is #baking in the #kitchen there are going to be some #chocolate filled cookies coming #freshfromtheoven! #SweetTreat #Volunteering @RMHCCanada https://t.co/Dk6YEHSVTV

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  • - November 1 -

    #Halloween may be over, but we still have some #Spooktacular #cookies to enjoy! #Comfort #JustLikeHome https://t.co/5qFjBC4lX5

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  • - October 25 -

    Thanks for sponsoring the #RMHWindsor Refresh Room and #KeepingFamiliesClose to their child's medical care in #Windsor and #London with proceeds from your #CharityGolfTournament! @essexpowerlines @ENWINUtilities @EDA_ONT #YouRock #ThankYou https://t.co/XWbxobVmgH

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  • - October 23 -

    We are so thankful to have a community that supports local families and taking a stand to raise love for those with sick kids in-hospital! What an amazing team! https://t.co/yinQvH6Zkw

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  • - October 11 -

    If you missed it last year, here's your chance to join the #ArtBattle experience! https://t.co/RkE7e8MRYm

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  • - October 11 -

    We hope you got out to #ShareSomeCookie We had a great time sharing #cookiekudos with supporters and hospital staff! https://t.co/vje41KgUDL

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  • - October 10 -

    Look Who We Have #Baking in the Kitchen! Watch THE GREAT COOKIE BAKE-OFF and see who bakes the best #cookie #ShareSomeCookie - https://t.co/jLPn8PAlzW https://t.co/SwHDkaKrwt

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  • - October 10 -

    Look who joined the fun at the #RMHLondon COOKIE BAKE-OFF! @GoLondonKnights #BestCookie #FreindlyCompetition #RMHCCookie #ShareSomeCookie #HelpCelebrate #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/YDTQrHEkYt

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  • - October 10 -

    We are on a mission to #SpreadSomeCookie today! Enjoy the RMHC Cookies @mikelisa800 ! @am800cklw https://t.co/AgLELbgxnY

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  • - October 2 -

    We want you to be the #FirstToKnow... A #NEW and #delicious way you're #keepingfamiliesclose #sharesomecookie https://t.co/EjnVQFZP9T https://t.co/CHKOKM1Akj

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  • - September 6 -

    A BIG stat shared by @[48423211136] to remind us of all the little ones with their families close by thanks to YOU! #YourSupportMatters https://t.co/HNOuL2SKdo? https://t.co/m3cbGts6YP

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  • - September 3 -

    Join our #Committee and have #fun #planning the #RMH #CurlingBonspiel for 2019! P.S. No curling experience required to plan this amazing day! Lee Bentum 519-685-3232 or lbentum@rmhc-swo.ca https://t.co/0MBMPoX6j4

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  • - August 27 -

    Join our #Curling committee and help plan the 2019 Bonspiel #sweepinghope for #RMHCSWO families Contact Lee Bentum 519-685-3232 or lbentum@rmhc-swo.ca

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  • - August 24 -

    Scavenger hunt + MacCoin = free Big Macs for #families! #Happy50th to the #BigMac - thanks for sharing the fun with RMH families @McDonaldsCanada https://t.co/YjOOvMUk9M

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  • - August 2 -

    Thank you #sponsors, #volunteers and #golfers for supporting our #homeawayfromhome https://t.co/OWYGVLv83a

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  • - August 2 -

    #PerfectDay for #Golf! @Highland_CC_ #RMHGolfClassic #KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/PnzhozHDb8

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  • - Nov 17 -

    Many RMH families know that sometimes the best gifts come in the smallest packages <3 After staying close for 28 nights when Jackson was born, we love getting updates from his parents now that he is 4 years old! He's started school, and you would never know he started off in the world at just 1.5 lbs. #WorldPrematurityDay #GiveTogetherness www.rmhc-swo.ca/give-togetherness

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  • - Nov 16 -

    ❄️This snow has us thinking...it's almost time to Illuminate the Houses! Many families with seriously ill children will be calling #RMH home for the holidays - In less than two weeks, we will be lighting #RMHLondon and #RMHWindsor for the season, making it feel "just like home" for families, inside and out ✨❤️ You can help give families those "just like home" holiday moments: www.rmhc-swo.ca/give-togetherness

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  • - Nov 14 -

    Staying warm on these cold days isn't hard when you have a furry friend to cuddle with!

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  • - Nov 13 -

    Don't worry, you're not seeing double! These twins are brothers and best friends, so where you find one you often find the other. Keeping families close this holiday season means keeping brotherly-love together <3 rmhc-swo.ca/give-togetherness #GiveTogetherness

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  • - Nov 12 -

    Who knew so many gifts could come from Giving the Gift of Togetherness?! Not everyone can be home for the holidays, but with your help families can still make memories of homemade dinners, nighttime stories, and warm snuggles before bed while staying close to their seriously ill child this holiday season ❄️❤️ #GiveTogetherness www.rmhc-swo.ca/give-togetherness

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  • - Nov 9 -

    It may be cold outside but going-home smiles warm things up in the Houses! Safe travels home with your little bundles of joy <3 🚗

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  • - Nov 8 -

    Our volunteer Sharon was having some fun with Dean picking out the perfect winter hat ❄️ Hand-knitted with love - you just can't go wrong!

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    This one-of-a-kind event is tomorrow and we have tickets available📣 Help us sell out and raise amazing support for families staying close at RMHC-SWO this holiday season! www.rmhc-swo.ca/news-and-events/2018-fall-ball-90s-vogue

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  • - Nov 7 -

    If you asked a child what they like most about staying at RMH they will likely say... PLAYING! After spending days in the hospital for treatments and appointments, our playrooms, craft spaces and courtyard are the perfect places for kids to just be kids <3 🎳🎈🖍️

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  • - Nov 6 -

    Adelynn sure enjoyed her RMHC Cookie at #RMHWindsor! Always nice to have a sweet treat while staying close to a new little brother <3 Chocolate caramel was her favourite 🍪👍 #ShareSomeCookie #forRMHC www.rmhc-swo.ca/news-and-events/view-all-news/have-a-rmhc-cookie-help-a-family

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  • - Nov 5 -

    Sometimes, something as simple as making music together can add a positive note to a difficult day. ❤️🎶

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