Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario

Because it’s such a great place and I love feeling I can help to make just a little bit of difference for families with sick children.

Caring for a sick child affects the entire family - the House helps to take some worries away by providing families with meals, accommodations, and support, allowing them to focus on their sick child.

I love Ronald McDonald House because it supports families when they are the most vulnerable by reducing some of the stresses they are facing, which allows the parents to focus on their children.

"I love RMH because of its many fine people who  give of themselves to  drive the mission to deliver real comfort and support to the families of sick children"

I love RMH because this organization gives back to the community in a way that, as a mom, I feel is important, and the compassionate, caring staff and volunteers inspire me.

What I love about RMH is the ability to positively impact the lives of so many families when they are the most vulnerable. 

It is inspiring and humbling to witness the strength, resilience and hope of our children and their families. I love being part of the RMH family and being able to play a role in how this organization supports those who need it most.

I love Ronald McDonald house because it helps families during one of the most difficult times they will ever face.  It's a wonderful organization and I'm proud to be a small part of it. 

All great organizations have mission and vision statements, and what I love about RMH is that the staff and volunteers live up to those statements every day. Through their caring and commitment, the people of RMH-SWO truly does provide comforting and supportive care, which provides sick children with what they need most - their families.

Ronald McDonald House is there to provide the opportunity for families to stay together when kids are sick. What greater joy is there than to support that mission in any way possible! This is a way to make a positive impact in some of those most critical and challenging moments for families. Lastly, we have received this type of love and care when we were in need as a family, and in turn want to be there for others in our community!

Having worked in the field of health care for many years, I know the value of the presence of family during a child’s illness.  I love Ronald McDonald House for being there for the families when they need it the most – when they are away from home looking after a hospitalized child.  Ronald McDonald house provides the support and home environment families need so they can focus on what matters - their child’s health.  I love being involved with Ronald McDonald House because the staff, team and volunteers make a difference in the lives of families in Southwest Ontario.

In May of 2006 my wife Melissa and I were guests at Ronald McDonald House after our first son Max was born with several complications.  The House provided us a caring environment away from the hospital (but so close we were never far away) to re-charge our batteries so we could be with our son as much as possible. I am committed to this organization because I know firsthand the impact the House makes on people that are dealing with a situation that no family should have to deal with – a sick child. In honour and memory of Max I remain committed to RMH.

Having the opportunity to meet families that have used or are currently using the House drives home how important this is for families with sick children.  To know that I am even a small part of such a caring organization makes me feel like I have helped in some way.  That is why I love RMH.

I love the way the RMH wraps it’s arms around so many families and provides support, caring, and comfort during times families need it the most.