We're competing for a grant from WIND Mobile and we got a great outpouring of support from our RMH families and volunteers. There are some wonderful pictures and messages on our Facebook event page. Here are just a few samples...
Around The House
Signs of Support
Friday, February 24, 2012 - 12:24
Have you seen our new House?
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 15:35
If you haven't seen our House since the expansion, we've got some pictures up on Facebook you should definitely see! We reopened to families in summer of 2011 with twice as many bedrooms and extra common spaces for the families who stay with us. Here are just a few pics:
There are more up on Facebook, with more to be added soon!
Meet the Mallais Family!
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 13:11
If you happen to be in one of the McDonald's Restaurants around Southwestern Ontario look for our latest poster and coinboxes featuring the Mallais family. Their story is so inspiring - and we had a great photo shoot around the House! Special thanks to Melissa Doyle of Casting Memories for the wonderful photography, and to Jaclyn Gillier for the design and the wonderful Mallais family for sharing their story and time!
Kameryn's Story:
Kameryn was just 21-months old when she was rushed from Windsor to London Children’s Hospital for emergency treatment. She was diagnosed with T-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma, with a tumour larger than her right lung. She stayed in the hospital for a total of seven weeks - the first 12-days in an induced coma. With the urging of hospital staff, Kameryn’s family turned to Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario as a place to stay, do laundry, have a meal, and be just steps away from the hospital.
When Kameryn was able to leave the hospital for outpatient treatment, her family all stayed at the House together so she could spend extra time with her parents and two older sisters. Kameryn’s medicine was so strong she couldn’t eat much and all she wanted was noodles – any time of day. The volunteers and staff at the House started calling her “Noodles”, and that nickname has stuck.
“We’ll never forget Ronald McDonald House. It was the one thing that allowed us to concentrate on Kameryn when the cancer was discovered. We believe that she came through so strongly those first few months because we were by her side all the time.”
– Kim, Allan, Mylaina, Abigayle, and Kameryn Mallais Windsor, ON
More great pics are up on Facebook!
Volunteers Make our House a Home
Monday, April 26, 2010 - 00:00
On Monday, April 26th we gathered to celebrate and thank our dedicated and caring volunteers during our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night held at Highland Golf & Country Club. A special thanks to Ron Combs and Sue Taylor for sharing their stories.
From In-House Volunteers, to Dinner at Our House groups, Baking Volunteers Special Event helpers and the many people whose special touch makes this House a home – we thank you. You make our guest families feel comfortable, cared for and safe. You make it possible for families to feel at home. You help ease the stress so they can focus on what matters … their child’s health. Thank you.
That’s dedication – these volunteers have been with RMH for over 20 years! From left to right: Margaret Wakefield, House Manager; Kevin Dartch (24yrs); Carolyn Fryer (24 yrs); Mary Loree (21 yrs); Wendy Sullivan, Volunteer Coordinator; Yolanda Nieuwesteeg (24 yrs); Barb O’Hara (24 yrs); Margaret Anderson, Executive Director. Missing 24 year volunteers are: Patricia DeAnna, Angie DiFruscia,
Bryan Hodgert, Lynda Hodgert.
Daylon's Gift
Monday, May 18, 2009 - 00:00
On his latest visit to the House 9 year old Daylon asked House Manager, Margaret Wakefield "What's your favorite animal?" He told her he was going to draw her a picture, and promised to have it ready when it was time to fly back home after his latest appointment at Children's Hospital. Daylon and his family are from Northern Ontario and have made 26 visits to Ronald McDonald House in the past nine years.
Today Daylon presented his picture of a gorilla to Margaret which also included a special thank you that reads "Margaret, I love Ronald McDonald House - thank you for taking care of me and my mom."
Thank you for the beautiful picture Daylon! It will hang in the office for all our guests and visitors to see.
Find Ronald McDonald House on Facebook
Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 00:00
Keep in touch. Tell us your story. Hear about upcoming events. Connect with other Ronald McDonald House supporters. Join our Ronald McDonald House online community. Click the link below to find us.
Cupcakes!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 00:00
Everyone who walked into the House this morning smelled the sweet smell of yummy cupcakes, complete with cool dinosaur sprinkles, thanks to guests (almost) 4yr old Isac and his mom Jennifer of Forest. Looks like fun!
An Easter Treat
Friday, April 17, 2009 - 00:00
Guests staying at the House over the Easter Weekend woke up to find the Easter Bunny had left a special suprise outside their doors...these cute bunnies and baskets filled with chocolate goodies!
