Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

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  help keep families close

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  Give the gift of togetherness

  Help families experience the warmth of the season, spend more time with their sick child and build positive memories to cherish.

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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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  holiday wish list

  We are looking for adult and teen gifts this holiday season. Thank you for your support.

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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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  • - November 20 -

    Turning "stuff" into support for RMHC families! Thanks for helping your "home-away-from-home" with your #yardsale 📸😍#RMHCFamilies #GiveBack #Fundraiser https://t.co/hTWm4QPWwT

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  • - November 19 -

    Tune-in to @CTVLondon 6 pm news on November 28th to see the House illuminate for the holidays! You will hear from the Vandenberks about why it made such a difference while they stayed close to River last year 💗📸🎄📽️ @JulieCTV #FilmDay #FamilyStory #TuneIn https://t.co/3XgCdFD6ba

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  • - November 19 -

    This group is looking good! We think Where's Waldo Day should be mandatory :) https://t.co/OM6vwxPrJ5

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  • - November 18 -

    Every step can make a difference, no matter the size! London Bridge Kids-Helping-Kids Walkathon will make a direct impact on children, patients and siblings, calling RMHC-SWO "home-away-from-home". Thank you for #keepingfamiliesclose London Bridge Child Care Services https://t.co/KZRyr7iNtT

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  • - November 18 -

    Making his 5th birthday count for families! #Thankyou Landon Make your #birthday #fundraiser today on https://t.co/0l1OYHvBaS #HappyBirthday https://t.co/hzCtcaFDtc

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  • - November 13 -

    When you're at #RMHCSWO you can't help but feel kindness around every corner #WorldKindnessDay2019 #Volunteers #family @RMHCCanada https://t.co/adfARWVrTZ

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  • - November 8 -

    #FlashbackFriday to the "high-five" Halloween pumpkin at RMH Windsor. Families love seeing their child's handprint lighting their "home-away-from-home" 💡💗🎃 #HappyHalloween #HighFive #PumkinCarving #handprints https://t.co/iKsCwaQ7t0

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  • - November 8 -

    #happybirthday to the mcdonaldscanada #happymeal ! It’s been helping to keep families close at RMHC for 40 years 😁❤️🙌 #happyanniversary #retrotoys #chickennuggets #mcdonalds🍔🍟 #mchappy rmhccanada https://t.co/TP5GVrY0fx

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  • - November 4 -

    #HappyAnniversary to the @McDonaldsCanada #HappyMeal! That's 40 years of #keepingfamiliesclose with 10 cents from EVERY #HappyMeal donated to #RMHC 🙌 We asked families what makes them happy... #ThankYou #FoundingandForeverPartner #BecauseofYou #McDonalds #HappyAnniversary https://t.co/uey6YydwGa

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  • - November 2 -

    Our 2019 RMHC-SWO holiday wish list is up! Thank you in advance to every holiday hero collecting gifts for moms, dads and kids calling us home over the holidays. https://t.co/vjd7YtiCPu https://t.co/W3AHBy4Fzk

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  • - November 1 -

    Calling all #RMHLondon Dinner groups: We have an opening on our calendar and would love for you to #joinus in the kitchen on November 7th! ☑️ Have attended a Kitchen Orientation Training at RMHC. ☑️ Can cook up a storm! HouseKitchenLondon@rmhc-swo.ca or 519-685-3232 ext.2112 https://t.co/rFSVdO8JZe

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  • - November 1 -

    No tricks, just treats in our E-Newsletter! Take a boo: https://t.co/hMwZUoxeMy https://t.co/TiN6xvx4Fl

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  • - November 1 -

    Visit us at Windsor's Walker Road McDonald's for your RMHC Stripes! Our Pop-Up Booth is there 10 am - 1 pm #TODAY 💗We can't wait to see you 👍📸 #ShareaPhoto and tag us! #StopBy #GetYourStripes #ShowYourStripes #RedAndWhite #WarmforFall #WindsorOntario #PopUpShop #NearYou https://t.co/GxNG2rybgU

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  • - October 31 -

    Happy Halloween from staff at @RMHCSWO ! #catinthehat #thing1 #thing2 #halloweencostumes #funatwork https://t.co/RoleoSRoD9

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  • - October 31 -

    Even our treats are spooktacular on Halloween! #funfood #skeletontreat #marshmallow #brownie #craftywithfood #spookytreats #HalloweenBaking #HappyHalloween https://t.co/U7uk9zTh3S

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  • - October 31 -

    Staff are ready for #halloween and we had our first #princess and #unicorn of the day come #trickortreat🎃 office to offic at @rmhcswo 🦄 👑 https://t.co/9nbNe5OFnN

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  • - October 30 -

    We had a great time showing stripes & support with our friends at Exeter @McDonalds ❤️📸 #fun at work 👍#showyourstripes for @RMHCSWO https://t.co/qFwCoXVKAE

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  • - October 30 -

    Thank you @MarsWrigley for helping us throw a treat-tastic Halloween party for families! We enjoyed candy, pumpkin carving, music and games...and did we say candy?! #TuesdayTreat🎃 #HappyHalloween https://t.co/eOefHOj1LM

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  • - October 29 -

    Pop-up shops coming your way! Visit us at McDonald's in Goderich & Kincardine TODAY and Exeter TOMORROW for your #RMHCstripes. Snap a pic, share on Instagram or Twitter and tag @RMHCSWO and use #showyourstripes! #warmforfall #socks #toques #scarves #PopUp #Huron #Coming2You https://t.co/JU7C95Yz0t

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  • - October 28 -

    We have a #NEW position opening on the Fund Development team! Help raise the support and awareness that keeps families close when it matters most. #LearnMore https://t.co/OUH3xuv827 #NewJob #Career #JoinTheTeam #NowHiring #NonProfit #SocialMedia #DonorStewardship #Design https://t.co/krgXuamBJv

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