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Watch Emilio’s Story ⁠— Emilio’s mom, Maricela shares her experience as a parent with a child in need of a transplant during the pandemic. 

Interested in Volunteering?

Sign Up for a Community Engagement Session

Visitor restrictions and health protocols continue to evolve, but there are many ways you can help families and children facing medical crisis. As a first step, sign up for an upcoming Community Engagement Session, where you’ll learn more about current remote, onsite, and offsite volunteer opportunities, and how to get involved.

Community Engagement Session Schedule

Sign Up for a Community Engagement Session

Virtual Sessions

Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link.

  • Tuesday, February 21st at 5:00 pm - (Oakland Running Fest & Playlist: Family Hype with the Oakland Symphony)
  • Tuesday, May 16th at 5:00 pm - (Spring Fundraising & Oakland House Opening)
  • Tuesday, July 18th at 5:00 pm - (38th Annual Golf Invitational)
  • Tuesday, October 17th at 5:00 pm - (Comfort & Joy Holiday Drive)

In-Person Sessions*

Located at Regional Headquarters:

Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, 510 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

  • Tuesday, March 21st at 10:00 am
  • Tuesday, April 18th at 10:00 am
  • Tuesday, June 20th at 10:00 am
  • Tuesday, August 22nd at 10:00 am
  • Tuesday, September 26th at 10:00 am
  • Tuesday, November 21st at 10:00 am
  • Tuesday, December 12th at 10:00 am

*Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Why Volunteer for sick kids and their families? Ask Karen.

Karen Fryling, Intero Real Estate, shares why she’s passionate about support children and families facing medical crisis.

You don’t have to leave home to feed families

If your organization or team would like to sponsor a meal by donating $600, our staff would be honored to prepare a meal on your behalf.

Become a Comfort & Care Volunteer

The Comfort & Care program is at the very core of RMHC Bay Area’s mission to be there for sick kids and their
families, providing comfort and support, when and where they need it most. From snack packs to bedside activity
kits, your team can provide comfort and care to families during long days at the hospital. Families often say, “It
means so much to know that people out there think about us and care.”