22 Aug Celebrating Mission Impact: Ronald McDonald House Charities Leaders Reflect

Posted on Aug 22 by

Hear from Laura Keegan Boudreau, CEO of RMHC Bay Area, and Katie Fitzgerald, Global President and CEO of RMHC Global, as they reflect on the incredible growth and vision of our organization. Join us in celebrating 50 years of RMHC’s mission impact around the world RMHC and 45 years of RMHC Bay Area’s dedication to supporting families along their child‘s healthcare journey.

🏡 RMHC Bay Area Impact:

  • Started in 1979 with 13 rooms in Palo Alto, now 130 rooms across the Bay Area
  • Provides 104,000 meals and 38,000 overnight stays annually
  • Built the first Ronald McDonald House in Oakland in 2023
  • Supports over 35,000 families through the award-winning Feed the Love Program to address food insecurity of families in hospital

🌎 RMHC Global Impact:

  • Over 255 Chapters in 62 countries and regions
  • Nearly 400 Ronald McDonald House programs that serve millions of families annually
  • Over 270 Ronald McDonald Family Room programs in pediatric and neonatal hospital units
  • More than 320 Local Programs and services to address the critical needs of families

At RMHC, the work we do goes far beyond providing families with a place to stay – we provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. Thanks to support from donors, we look forward to another 50 years of compassion and community.

We have plenty of ways to get involved with RMHC Bay Area!