In February 2021, Adrianna’s mom, Abigail, experienced a parent’s worst nightmare. Her 9-month-old was gasping for air, and she didn’t know why. In an instant, everything changed. From their home in O’ahu, they were an ocean away from the advanced medical care in the Bay Area that Adrianna’s life depended on.
“After constantly worrying about my daughter and her operation, I was also worrying about who was going to take care of my son at home, where I would sleep, what would I eat, and how to get through all of these challenges, especially during the pandemic,” Abigail said.
Housing families nearby and inside the hospital makes access possible.
Thanks to donors like you, we provided nearly 24,000 overnight stays to families with sick children. Abigail was relieved to learn that once her family arrived in the Bay Area, they would have a community of support to lean on — moments from Adrianna’s heart transplant team.
“What RMHC provides is much more than just a place to stay.” — Adrianna’s mom, Abigail
By donating today, you can ensure RMHC Bay Area is there for sick children and their families, providing comfort and support when and where they need it most.
Palo Alto, CA, May 20, 2025 — For more than 18 years, the Medina-Flores family of Sacramento has turned to Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) for its array of critical family-centered services that have helped them navigate their son Alex’s complex medical journey. Read more about Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors 18-Year Journey of Central Valley Family...
When Adina Flores’ son, Alex, was born 18 years ago, he arrived prematurely and was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Within his first two weeks of life, Alex underwent two open-heart surgeries. Following the second, he was airlifted from their home in Sacramento to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford— Read more about When a Child is Sick, the Whole Family is Sick—and Heals Together...
Aloha from the Sylva-Kanagusuku 'SK' Family 🌸 At RMHC Bay Area, we believe in the power of family. For the SK family, that power has been their greatest strength during Kinsley's medical journey. When Kinsley, the youngest of four siblings adopted by Jennifer and Lahela, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing severe epilepsy, her family traveled 2,500 miles from Hawaii to Stanford for life-saving surgery. Read more about Kinsley’s Story — Together Through It All...
When 5-year-old, Brennan was diagnosed with a brain tumor after suffering from seizures. This family’s world changed in a matter of seconds, but from the moment they got the news from the doctors in Reno, Nevada, Jason, Brennan’s dad shares, Read more about Brennan’s Story — The Best Experience You Never Want...
nearby and inside the hospital
for families with sick children
of psychosocial support
offsetting $1.4 million in meal expenses
distributed thanks to our Second Harvest food bank partnership
donated for Comfort & Joy with an estimated value of $88,000
in Ronald McDonald House School (Carter Family Classroom)
delivered to families at the hospital
In February 2021, Adrianna’s mom, Abigail, experienced a parent’s worst nightmare. Her 9-month-old was gasping for air, and she didn’t know why. In an instant, everything changed. From their home in O’ahu, they were an ocean away from the advanced medical care in the Bay Area that Adrianna’s life depended on.
“After constantly worrying about my daughter and her operation, I was also worrying about who was going to take care of my son at home, where I would sleep, what would I eat, and how to get through all of these challenges, especially during the pandemic,” Abigail said.
Housing families nearby and inside the hospital makes access possible.
Thanks to donors like you, we provided nearly 24,000 overnight stays to families with sick children. Abigail was relieved to learn that once her family arrived in the Bay Area, they would have a community of support to lean on — moments from Adrianna’s heart transplant team.
“What RMHC provides is much more than just a place to stay.” — Adrianna’s mom, Abigail
By donating today, you can ensure RMHC Bay Area is there for sick children and their families, providing comfort and support when and where they need it most.
Palo Alto, CA, May 20, 2025 — For more than 18 years, the Medina-Flores family of Sacramento has turned to Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) for its array of critical family-centered services that have helped them navigate their son Alex’s complex medical journey. Read more about Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors 18-Year Journey of Central Valley Family...
When Adina Flores’ son, Alex, was born 18 years ago, he arrived prematurely and was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Within his first two weeks of life, Alex underwent two open-heart surgeries. Following the second, he was airlifted from their home in Sacramento to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford— Read more about When a Child is Sick, the Whole Family is Sick—and Heals Together...
Aloha from the Sylva-Kanagusuku 'SK' Family 🌸 At RMHC Bay Area, we believe in the power of family. For the SK family, that power has been their greatest strength during Kinsley's medical journey. When Kinsley, the youngest of four siblings adopted by Jennifer and Lahela, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing severe epilepsy, her family traveled 2,500 miles from Hawaii to Stanford for life-saving surgery. Read more about Kinsley’s Story — Together Through It All...
When 5-year-old, Brennan was diagnosed with a brain tumor after suffering from seizures. This family’s world changed in a matter of seconds, but from the moment they got the news from the doctors in Reno, Nevada, Jason, Brennan’s dad shares, Read more about Brennan’s Story — The Best Experience You Never Want...
nearby and inside the hospital
for families with sick children
of psychosocial support
offsetting $1.4 million in meal expenses
distributed thanks to our Second Harvest food bank partnership
donated for Comfort & Joy with an estimated value of $88,000
in Ronald McDonald House School (Carter Family Classroom)
delivered to families at the hospital
