Ronald McDonald House Charities

Happy birthday to the late Dr. Audrey Evans, the founder of the first Ronald McDonald House! ?? We are honored to carry out her vision in providing families with access to the compassionate care they need along their child’s healthcare journey. To learn more about Dr. Evans’ life and legacy, watch AUDREY’S CHILDREN starting March 28 in select U.S. theaters. #AudreysChildren

They said, "Impossible." Dr. Audrey Evans said, "We'll see about that."?AUDREY’S CHILDREN, starring Natalie Dormer, tells the untold true story of Dr. Evans, a renowned physician and visionary founder of Ronald McDonald House Charities.—in theaters March 28.??#AudreysChildren

Since 1974, the Shamrock Shake has been more than just a treat! ?? It even helped open the first Ronald McDonald House, providing a home away from home when children need healthcare. In celebration of our founding and forever partnership with McDonald's from February 10 – March 23 at participating U.S. McDonald’s restaurants, 25 cents from every Shamrock Shake sold will be donated to local RMHC Chapters! ???

2024 was a milestone year for RMHC! ?? From celebrating 50 years of mission impact to connecting with colleagues from all over the world in Chicago to welcoming John Legend at our Chapter in Hawaii, we couldn’t have done it without you. To our donors, staff, volunteers, and supporters: it is your dedication that allows us to care for families so they can care for theirs. Thank you! ??

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Dimitrief as our new Board Chair and welcome Woods Staton and Russ Smyth to the RMHC Global Board of Trustees! Their leadership, professional background and passion for our mission will make a profound impact on families with children who need healthcare around the world. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-3JT7Hg

It’s International Volunteer Day and we’re recognizing the 281,000 volunteers who support our global mission! ?? We would like to give a special thank you to our partner, Seda International Packaging Group, for nearly 40 years of commitment to giving back to their local communities through volunteerism at RMHC programs. From renovating rooms at Germany’s first Ronald McDonald House to supporting RMHC UK programs in Bristol and Cardiff by serving on the board of trustees, Seda employees volunteer their time, talent, and resources to support millions of families around the world.?Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us care for families so they can care for theirs!

RMHC Global President and CEO, Katie Fitzgerald, sat down with USA TODAY to speak about the 50th anniversary of the first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. Read the article to learn more about our history, the invaluable contribution of our mission partners, and our profound impact on millions of families worldwide: https://lnkd.in/gmdRT3aT??

It’s Giving Tuesday! Donate today and you can help provide critical resources to millions of families when their child needs healthcare. Today only, our partners at DIRECTV are generously matching donations up to $50,000 to support family togetherness. Give now at rmhc.org/donate ?? #GivingTuesday

Join us in celebrating with our new Chapter in Greece who just opened the country's first RMHC program! ?? The new Ronald McDonald Family Room is equipped with a kitchen, dining areas, laundry facilities, and bedroom suites to provide families with the respite they need to advocate for their children in the hospital. Congratulations Ronald McDonald House Charities Greece! ??????

$76.2 million raised. 800+ supporters in attendance. 50 years of mission impact. 1 INCREDIBLE night of celebration! ??? This weekend, we held the RMHC Global 50th Anniversary Gala, where we embraced the theme ‘Golden Linings,’ a celebration of the strength and transformation we have witnessed in families over the last 50 years. It was such an inspiring evening, emceed by Victor Cruz, we announced our RMHC Family Impact Fund, which will help us serve even more families in the future, highlighted incredible RMHC family stories, and ended with a performance from the one and only John Legend! We also had the opportunity to recognize impact leaders who have played pivotal roles in advancing the RMHC mission over the past 50 years. Congratulations to our honorees: McDonald's Owner/Operator, Joan Elhoffer, The Coca-Cola Company, La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Julia Fisher Farbman, and Global Board Trustee Dr. Stuart Siegel. Our global impact reflects the dedication of friends and partners, like you, who champion our vision for the future. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our journey toward a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children. We couldn’t do it without you, here’s to the next 50 years! #RMHC50