Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  help keep families close

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  By showing your stripes!

  We are partnering with White Oaks Mall in a community-wide campaign that will support keeping families close at RMH London and RMH Windsor.

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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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  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

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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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  • - 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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  • - October 19 -

    Sue and Luke are showing their stripes all the way in Thunder Bay! Learn why in our NEW VIDEO: https://t.co/WpKhtAyyQq #DYK 71 Thunder Bay families called us "home" last year?! #ShowYourStripes for your community staying close @RMHCSWO https://t.co/YfSkh0u28r

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  • - October 19 -

    Make your feet happy this fall with striped socks #HappyFeet 😀💕 You'll be keeping families close at @RMHCSWO! Visit @WhiteOaksMall for your pair today! #showyourstripes #intimeforfall https://t.co/pZodzAnzy9

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  • - October 19 -

    Delivering a pumpkin donation in striped style! #showyourstripes @RMHCSWO thanks Gawley family 📸🤗 https://t.co/vLLzh3egux

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  • - October 19 -

    #ShowYourStripes for families staying close @RMHCSWO from your community! Even when your "baby" is in his double-digits, you still want to stay close 💕 Take a pic of your family showing their stipes and be sure to tag us @RMHCSWO📷 #linkinbio https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN https://t.co/KINPp3IcE2

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  • - October 19 -

    #ShowYourStripes while they sleep 😍📷 Get your stripes toque, scarf or socks and help families like Lindsay's who call @RMHCSWO "home-away-from-home" 💕 https://t.co/zsy9zJBtRo #linkinbio https://t.co/jvPbe9Jlje

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  • - October 18 -

    We love seeing Mike Holmes sporting his #RMHCstripes while watching the Knights ❤️🏒 If you’re at the game stop by our pop-up for your RMHC stripes! #Shareapic with #ShowYourStripes and tag us @RMHCSWO @Make_It_Right https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN @GoLondonKnights https://t.co/9mWpwpaIEB

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  • - October 18 -

    #FlashbackFriday to @WhiteOaksMall #showyourstripes event last weekend supporting @RMHCSWO! Thanks to everyone who joined the fun and we hope to see you #tomorrow for the Family-fun #Gala event 1-3pm 🎉👍 #JointheParty #whiteoaksmall #getyourstripes #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/nqdvyDBPxQ

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  • - October 18 -

    #FlashbackFriday to when #AnnaandElsa were showing their stripes at @WhiteOaksMall! #showyourstripes tomorrow at the #WhiteOaksMall Gala from 1-3 pm and #shareapic tagging us @RMHCSWO 💕 https://t.co/zJU1A3RU8L

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  • - October 18 -

    Showing their stripes all the way from @BlueMtnResort! If you have your #RMHCstripes be sure to #shareapic with #showyourstripes tagging @rmhcswo 💕Your photo will be added to our website #linkinbio https://t.co/zsy9zJBtRo https://t.co/WrdYpGTuqS

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  • - October 18 -

    Get your stripes at the game tonight! #popupbooth #comeseeus #showyourstripes @BudGardens @GoLondonKnights https://t.co/uTFNGAzcKd

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  • - October 16 -

    #ShowYourStripes pop-up shop in #Chatham TOMORROW! Join us at McDonald's on St.Clair St. from 10 am - 2 pm to get your striped toques, scarves and socks to help keep families from your community close! #readyforfall #snapapic #shareyoursupport #awareness https://t.co/XThaa0OjDd

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  • - October 16 -

    There is still time to get your #RMHC stripes #windsorontario! Visit @WRHospital Met Campus TODAY where our pop-up shop in the vendor hallway is selling socks, toques and scarves from 8 am - 2 pm 💓 https://t.co/AXjaJGMgMG

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  • - October 15 -

    #RMHC stripes are popping up at @sobeys in North London TODAY! Stop by from 3-7 pm to get your striped #toques, #scarves, or #socks (kid & adult sizes) #Share a photo with #ShowYourStripes tagging @RMHCSWO to be part of our #mosaic #checkitout https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN https://t.co/1kEncagwLn

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  • - October 11 -

    When you #showyourstripes you show support for the 4,500+ families calling @RMHCSWO "home"! #FunFact when you buy your striped socks, toques or scarves at @WhiteOaksMall you're entered to #win 1 of 3 gift cards 👍 #showyourstripes 📸 for @RMHCSWO & #entertowin #contest #winwin https://t.co/23FeLnMOMe

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  • - October 11 -

    You may recognize the Hutchinson Family from our #ShowYourStripes fall campaign! Not only are they showing their stripes for their "home-away-from-home", they donated over $3,500 from the Cleft Strong #GolfTournament to keeping families close💗 #ThankYou #FamiliesHelpingFamilies https://t.co/gIzoQEbcOe

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  • - October 11 -

    Come to the Tecumseh McDonald's for your #RMHC stripes TODAY! Take a photo in your toque, scarf or socks and share on social with #showyourstripes tagging us @rmhcswo 👍Your picture will become part of something bigger😍 #awareness https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN https://t.co/pEwa4I1kVm

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  • - October 10 -

    NEW VIDEO 👏💕#showyourstripes for families calling RMH Windsor home this #thanksgiving! Watch the full video https://t.co/nJfEpbsrCN #newvideo #windsorontario #keepingfamiliesclose https://t.co/Kz7sML2em8

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  • - October 10 -

    Staff at @Cargill were showing their support and stripes! Get your team decked out in stripes and share a photo with #showyourstripes taigging us @RMHCSWO 👍 #DYK Cargill is one of our National Mission Partners?! #ThankYou #KeepSmiling #lookthisfall #staywarm #justintimeforfall https://t.co/3uKhAGtnbS

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