ABC7 News segment aired on September 27, 2022.
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — A house just across the street from a busy children’s hospital isn’t exactly the kind of location most buyers are seeking. For Ronald McDonald House Charities, however, it is the perfect spot. The new Ronald McDonald House in Oakland will serve families with pediatric patients recovering from bone marrow transplants free of charge.
Housing, financial security, mental health, and access to meals all come into question when a family is facing medical crisis that can’t be cared for close to home. Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is a resource for families... Read more about 5 Simple Ways to Care for Families with Sick Children...
As a new member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area board of directors, Rishi Seth sees nothing but possibilities ahead for the organization. “We want to get bigger, we want to expand, we want to support... Read more about Why We Serve – Keeping Families at the Center...
While working as a medical social worker with immunocompromised patients and their families during COVID has had its challenges, it has highlighted how important this work is. Read more about Social Worker Spotlight: Akilah Burford, Stanford Children’s...
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Sunday, March 19, is the primary race day for the Oakland Marathon. Snow Park turns into Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area Celebration Village with a constant buzz of DJs performing and live bands playing music throughout the running festival. Come support Team RMHC... Read more about In The News — Ready, Set, Run the Oakland Marathon...
Join the Red Shoe Society at 6 p.m. on March 15 to hear a bit more about our mission and that of RMHC and how the committees and leadership positions function. We’ll also share our upcoming in-person events schedule, and you’ll get to know other local professionals. Read more about Red Shoe Society Virtual Info Session – March 15...
Celebrate the opening of Oakland’s first Ronald McDonald House with music, family activities, and local food. Join us for this free community event, and learn more about our mission to be there for sick kids and their families when and where they need it most. Read more about Oakland House Opening & Block Party – May 20...
10-month-old Miracle was born a heart warrior, undergoing open heart surgery at just a few months old. She is truly a miracle baby to her parents, Heidi and Daniel Franco, which inspired her name. Read more about The Franco Family – Finding Comfort, Coping Together...
A year and half ago, Kristin and Jordan lost their seven-month-old daughter, Cecilia Elizabeth, who is known affectionately at RMHC Bay Area as “Baby CeCe.” As part of her grief journey, Kristin began writing “Dear Cecilia,” virtual love letters to her daughter, building a community for families grieving a child. Read more about Grief Awareness Day – “What is grief, if not love persevering?”...
From the moment their youngest, Emilio, was born 11 months ago, the couple knew their lives would be changed forever. Only days after his birth, Emilio was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Without a liver transplant — the kind of care unavailable in the Central Valley— Emilio’s own proteins were toxic and deadly. Read more about Emilio’s Story — Accessing Care in Crisis...
The women working at RMHC Bay Area help ensure the organization can continue to serve families with sick children every day. Learn more about their stories this Women’s History Month. Read more about Women Keep RMHC Bay Area Going...
Ileena Mitra always knew she wanted to help people in her community. As the daughter of Indian immigrants in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ileena saw how income and healthcare inequity affected those around her. Read more about Why We Serve — Giving Back as a First-Generation Scientist...
We held our very first pop-up Toy Shop in San Ramon to bring joy to patients at one of @ucsfchildren's clinics. Families stopped by to shop for free to get a special holiday gift to bring a smile to their faces in between appointments. Thank you to everyone who has donated toys and care items to make this possible! Read more about Pop-Up Toy Shop Success...
The women working at RMHC Bay Area help ensure the organization can continue to serve families with sick children every day. Learn more about their stories this Women’s History Month. Read more about Women Keep RMHC Bay Area Going...
Join the Red Shoe Society at 6 p.m. on March 15 to hear a bit more about our mission and that of RMHC and how the committees and leadership positions function. We’ll also share our upcoming in-person events schedule, and you’ll get to know other local professionals. Read more about Red Shoe Society Virtual Info Session – March 15...
Are you an East Bay local interested in learning more about Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area? Join us at our first Community Engagement Session in Walnut Creek to learn more about ways to get involved. Read more about East Bay In-Person Community Engagement Session – March 1...
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Sunday, March 19, is the primary race day for the Oakland Marathon. Snow Park turns into Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area Celebration Village with a constant buzz of DJs performing and live bands playing music throughout the running festival. Come support Team RMHC... Read more about In The News — Ready, Set, Run the Oakland Marathon...
Celebrate the opening of Oakland’s first Ronald McDonald House with music, family activities, and local food. Join us for this free community event, and learn more about our mission to be there for sick kids and their families when and where they need it most. Read more about Oakland House Opening & Block Party – May 20...
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is a first-time Charity Partner of the Oakland Marathon & Running Fest. You can join Team RMHC and run for a cause to support families with sick children. Don't want to run? You can still get involved! Read more about Oakland Marathon & Running Fest – March 17-19...
