Events

RMHC Bay Area Expands Ronald McDonald House Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. — June 01, 2026 — When Ronald McDonald House Charities® Bay Area (RMHC® Bay Area) opened its 7-bedroom Oakland House in 2023, it marked the beginning of a long-term commitment to serving more families navigating a child’s medical crisis in the East Bay. Today, RMHC Bay Area is tripling the number of rooms after expanding with a second house next door at 5227 West Street, just steps from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (UCSF Benioff Oakland). Read more about RMHC Bay Area Expands Ronald McDonald House Oakland...

Celebrating One Year of Sushi Roku in Palo Alto — An Evening of Giving Back

To celebrate its first anniversary, Sushi Roku Palo Alto chose to give back, partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area for an evening filled with community, compassion, and connection. We were honored to join in the celebration and share our mission with guests. Read more about Celebrating One Year of Sushi Roku in Palo Alto — An Evening of Giving Back...

A Record-Breaking Race: 100+ Runners Rally for TeamRMHC at the 2025 Oakland Marathon to Help Critically Ill Children

The Oakland Marathon was more than just a race this year—it was a movement of hope and community. With over 100 runners—our biggest TeamRMHC yet! —we raised critical funds to support families with housing, meals, and a community of support when they need it most. Read more about A Record-Breaking Race: 100+ Runners Rally for TeamRMHC at the 2025 Oakland Marathon to Help Critically Ill Children...

A day to remember! RMHC Bay Area Golf Invitational & Music on the Patio

Wow! We’re still reeling from the 39th Annual RMHC Bay Area Golf Invitational and Music on the Patio reception. The energy, generosity, and poignant moments were on full display all day long. Read more about A day to remember! RMHC Bay Area Golf Invitational & Music on the Patio...

Team RMHC Makes Strides at Oakland Marathon

We’re thrilled to share RMHC Bay Area’s participation in the Oakland Marathon as a proud sponsor of the Celebration Village. With a dedicated team of 17 runners under #TeamRMHC, raising over $3,000 in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area. Read more about Team RMHC Makes Strides at Oakland Marathon...

Oakland Marathon & Running Fest – March 15-17 🍀

We are excited to be a Charity Partner at the Oakland Marathon & Running Fest, join Team RMHC! As a Charity Partner, anyone can now run in support of our mission to support families with sick children, and we’ll also have a booth in the Celebration Village from March 15 - March 17, 2024. Our team of staff and volunteers can’t wait to see everyone there! Read more about Oakland Marathon & Running Fest – March 15-17 🍀...

Holiday Toy Shops Bring Comfort & Joy to RMHC Bay Area Families

Thanks to our community’s unwavering support, we were able to set up multiple toy shops and continue our mission of bringing Comfort & Joy to RMHC Bay Area families facing childhood illness. We hosted six wonderful Toy Shops, including two at our Stanford and Oakland Houses, and for the second consecutive year, four pop-up Toy Shops in and near our partner hospital at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, and satellite locations in Walnut Creek, San Ramon, and Brentwood. Read more about Holiday Toy Shops Bring Comfort & Joy to RMHC Bay Area Families...

Our Comfort & Joy Holiday Toy Drive is Here 🧸

It’s never easy to care for your sick child, but it’s especially challenging during the holidays. Families accessing Ronald McDonald House services rely on a sense of community and normalcy to cope with the hardest days. Read more about Our Comfort & Joy Holiday Toy Drive is Here 🧸...

38th Annual Golf Invitational – RMHC Bay Area

Don’t wait, space is filling up fast. See you on the links! For more than three decades, RMHC Bay Area’s Annual Golf Invitational has brought together sponsors and teams with a shared passion: helping families with critically ill children access lifesaving medical care. Read more about 38th Annual Golf Invitational – RMHC Bay Area...