Your stories
Everyone has a story. And this holds especially true for all of you connected to RMHC. You have high points and low times. You have setbacks and rallying spirits. You have tales of inspiration and stories of encouragement.
Share your story with others so they can inspire, encourage, and comfort families across the RMHC community.
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My son was hospitalized repeatedly at the end of 2009, before ultimately being admitted just prior to Thanksgiving. I spent a week sleeping on the couch in his room before getting a room at the Akron Ronald McDonald House. The month I spent there made the hospital stay a little more bearable. We made it 7 weeks out of the hospital, and just got readmitted. I'm back at Ronald McDonald House again and I'm so grateful they are there. We live 45 minutes from the hospital and it makes it so much easier to be back in my son's room before his doctors show up staying at Ronald McDonald House. Its just one little thing that takes some of the stress off.
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My son Austin is 8 yrs old now. But when he was young he didnt say his first word until he was almost 1 he didn't crawl until he was 1 1/2, he didnt walk until he was 2 1/2. He was very slow at everything and he still is now. He has been diagnosed with ADHD, SEIZURES, and now DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY. He is on six different medicines for his md. The doctors said that he should have been in a wheel chair at a very young age but they are shocked that we've already have nothing but a miracle because he is still on his feet and very active. Me and my family need help to cope with this because it is very hard on all of us. please help us, we need it, and we need some advice on what to do and how to show him the best time of his life while he is still able. Thank You.
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my daughter was 2 months old when we found out that she had a alergic reaction to medication that the hospital gave her and it streched and riped her heart and it got so bad that she had to under go open heart surgery when she was 7 months old and wail she was at riley hospital they provided us with a room in the hospital at the ronald mcdonald house and it was nice cuz we didnt have the money for a hotel and i didnt want to leave the hospital at all so they gave us a room and we were able to take showers and do our laundry and they even provided meals and other food so now when ever i am able or see a donation box for any ronald mcdonald i always try to put something in it even though it may not be a lot i still try because they helped my family when we needed them and I am greatfull for everything that they do for other familys who are haveing a rough time with loved ones. GOD BLESS and the best of wishes and hope to them!!!!!
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I thought I had a plan. I had single parented my three girls, went back to school later in life, earned the degrees and we were on our way out of poverty. I dropped my youngest daughter off at school
in Dec 2006 and the next thing I knew was I was in a hospital. They said I was okay, but 2 mos later I was back and 3.5 yrs later I am still recovering. BUT, my mind works and I have enrolled in school, again. There is barely anything left after the rent is paid. Every day is a painful awakening. I have 7 doctors and a computer. I am 50+ years of age and I
know I have a purpose. If you agree and would like to assist in any way...THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENROSITY.
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Our story began on December 29,2008 when our son was born 13 weeks premature. Living over an hour away from the hospital where he would have to stay at least 3 months, we were devasted to be so far away from him. We were so blessed that one of our NICU nurses mentioned staying at the Ronald McDonald house. We moved in the very next day and stayed there 77 days. We were so thankful to be able to be so close to our son during this very hard time. I was able to be there and be involved in his everyday care. We also met other families who were going through the same experiences and it was nice to be able to confide in someone who was going through the same things as we were. We will forever be grateful for the Ronald McDonald House.
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One story was selected as the winner of the Share. Give. Hope. campaign. Congratulations to Melissa Doherty and her Preemie Pals for her heartwarming submission about six families who formed a lifelong bond at the Ronald McDonald House. They will be featured in a USA Today print ad on November 6, 2009. While the winner was already chosen, we still encourage you to continue building on this living history and sharing your experience!
