The Unexpected Becomes Reality – The Williams Family

The Unexpected Becomes Reality – The Williams Family

As a former McDonald’s team member, Abby would donate whatever she could to the Ronald McDonald House never thinking she would be needing to use the services RMHC provides. That all changed on August 27th, 2021. At just 28 weeks and 4 days pregnant, Abby was diagnosed...
Whatever It Takes – The Brimer Family

Whatever It Takes – The Brimer Family

“Staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan has been a huge blessing to my family and has made it possible to be able to get my son the care he needs.” – Jennifer Brimer My 9-year-old son, Kaleb, has a brain defect that brings us to Grand Rapids to see a...
Far From Home – The Willard Family

Far From Home – The Willard Family

In Loving Memory of Natalie On December 13, 2018, Sean and Amber Willard came to Grand Rapids to meet with leading oncologist Dr. Giselle Sholler, who is Head of the Pediatric Oncology Translational Research Laboratory at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s...
Comfort and Care – The Watkins Family

Comfort and Care – The Watkins Family

The Watkins family from Dowagiac, MI found the care they need in Grand Rapids. Fourteen-year-old Kenia has been receiving medical care at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s hematology/oncology program and rehabilitation services through Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation...
An Early Arrival – The Lang Family

An Early Arrival – The Lang Family

The dilemma faced by parents Cassandra Lang and Thomas Augustine is unfortunately not an uncommon one; how to stay close to their child experiencing medical or mental health challenges. Noah, born at 34 weeks, required hospitalization in the NICU at Spectrum Health...