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Ronald McDonald House Launches $2.5 Million Expansion to Serve More Families
ARTICLE BELOW IS FROM CORP! MAGAZINE Leaders of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) announced the More Rooms, More Love campaign, a $2 million fundraising effort to expand and renovate the House at 1323 Cedar, NE in Grand Rapids. Funds will be used to add eight additional...
Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan partners with Ada for the upcoming Ada Chili and Beer Festival
Grand Rapids, MI – The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) West Michigan looks forward to their fifth year participating in the Ada Chili and Beer Festival! RMHC West Michigan has been one of two charity recipients of this event since 2018. Over 4500 people attend...
RMHC West Michigan Invites Families to Volunteer this Summer
Grand Rapids, MI – Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) West Michigan’s invites families to sign up to volunteer with their children as a summer activity! April 17 – 23 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and RMCH West Michigan is grateful for its 1000+...
Celebrating 32 Years of Care
On March 23, 1990, Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan (RMHCWM) opened it doors to families with hospitalized children. This year we celebrate 32 years of providing care, comfort, and a free place to stay for families. "Celebrating our 32 year history, as...
Ronald McDonald House Appoints Five New Board Members
A nonprofit that offers care, comfort, and a free place to stay for families with sick children appoints 5 new board members to move the mission forward.
2021 Hero of The House Award Presented to Keith Berg
The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan awards McDonald’s Owner/Operator and Board Member, Keith Berg, with the Hero of the House award.
MEDIA MENTIONS
Ronald McDonald House $2.5M expansion gives families ‘more rooms, more love’ for care – MLIVE
GHACF Youth Advisory Council Awards Largest Amount of Grants in History
Michigan food pantries awarded grants, refrigerators – WOOD
Ronald McDonald House hosting food drive for pantry at Grand Rapids location – WZZM 13
Ronald McDonald House fundraiser featuring food, music, beer – WZZM 13
Ronald McDonald House expanding to serve more families – FOX 17
Ronald McDonald House West Michigan plans $2M expansion to meet growing needs – CRAIN’S
FAMILY STORIES
Our Only Focus – The Franks Family
If a room at the Ronald McDonald House was not available, we would have camped out in the NICU. We wanted to spend as much time with our daughter as possible.
Keeping Us Together – The Klastow Family
Like many second time moms, Lindsey Klastow didn’t expect an emergency C-section at 31 weeks into her pregnancy due to preeclampsia. Not only was she facing recovery from the unplanned surgery but also a long commute between her home in Ludington, MI and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital where baby Emmitt (born at 1lb. 9oz.) was growing stronger.
A Tough Little Guy – Axel Reyes
“Think of the milestones we would have missed if we couldn’t stay close”, says Nadia as she talks to Chance about their baby Axel.
Rarer Than a Lightning Strike – The Williams Family
Imagine hearing that not only does your child have cancer- but it’s such a rare form that it’s only been documented in 135 cases worldwide- or in less than one percent of the population. More rare than being struck by a lightning bolt.
A Place to Call Home – The Theobald Family
Jilleanna Theobald never expected to be away from her home in Cadillac for six months. But when she was, she couldn’t imagine being at a better place than the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan (RMHWM).
Striving for Normalcy – The Gordier Family
Our family lives in Brimley, Michigan which is 16 miles from the Canadian border. The Upper Peninsula is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, but due to the isolated nature of the area, we lack many medical and psychological services.
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
Far From Home – The Willard Family
On December 13th last year, 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 Hospital. Their 5-year old daughter, Natalie, was first diagnosed with neuroblastoma in February 2016.
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 Hospital.