Imagine you’re a parent from Green Bay who’s just learned that your child has a serious medical condition and has to be airlifted to Children’s Wisconsin (CW) in Milwaukee for emergency treatment. Imagine learning that your child requires more long-term treatment at CW, forcing you to figure out where to stay, how to manage your job remotely and create a…
Fall is quickly blowing through! As the seasons change, so do the needs of our families, especially as we look towards the holiday season. Our updated Wish List is now available to keep our generous community up-to-date on how they can make the biggest impact as we provide a home away from home for families seeking medical treatment at a…
We are incredibly proud of our team of over 400 volunteers, whose dedication and commitment truly make this House a home for families. Our volunteers bring support in countless ways, from transporting families to and from the hospital as Van Drivers, to preparing guest rooms as Hospitality Volunteers. Our Kitchen Keepers ensure kitchens are organized, our Master Gardeners create a…
Three-year-olds are so full of life. They are always exploring, learning and bringing joy to those around them. This month, our Ronald McDonald Family Room® celebrated its third anniversary, and over the course of the last three years, there have been many similarities between its journey and that of a three-year-old. We are always exploring and learning new ways to…
After learning about the opportunity to volunteer at RMHC Eastern WI from one of my friends and witnessing the passion she had for the House, I knew I had to be a part of this community. I am so lucky that she opened my eyes to this beautiful place! I have now been volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House since…
First days are always full of mixed emotions and unknowns. Am I going to fit in? Will I like what I do? Will I be making a difference in people’s lives? These were all questions that were going through my head as I stepped through the doors of the Ronald McDonald House for the first time. I was immediately greeted…
At age 4, I was diagnosed as cognitively delayed with a hearing impairment. However, my parents, family and friends focus more on my abilities than my disabilities. I am always happy no matter what is going on with my life. That wasn’t always the case though. We had to go through many years of doctor and hospital visits to fully…
I had the opportunity to visit Ronald McDonald House® in May 2019 when a friend was staying there while her son was hospitalized. As a former teacher, the inviting décor, atmosphere and playroom got my attention instantly. I went upstairs to the Family Dinner Kitchen, and my friend grabbed some packaged leftovers from the fridge as volunteers were cleaning up…
The Family Room’s “Creativity Room” is available to families to create and explore a variety of art forms at their convenience throughout the day. Our goal is to create an inviting atmosphere that allows families flexibility to choose which activities are supportive and meaningful to them. Sometimes, we coordinate specific art projects or activity kits with step-by-step instructions, but most…
As patients progress through treatment at Rogers Behavioral Health, they are given opportunities to spend time with their loved ones off campus and our Ronald McDonald Family Room® has become “the place to be!” for these visits. If you read our latest edition of HomeWord, you may remember the Kindy family! “From the moment we walked into the Family Room…
