Our Stories & Events - RMHC Bay Area

18

Apr

Celebrating Legacy Volunteer Janine: Bringing Smiles to Families, One Bingo Night at a Time

In the heart of every vibrant community, there are those individuals whose selfless acts of kindness shape the lives of others in profound ways. Among these individuals is Janine, a pillar of strength and compassion at Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) for nearly two decades. Read more about Celebrating Legacy Volunteer Janine: Bringing Smiles to Families, One Bingo Night at a Time...

22

Mar

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...

01

Feb

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 🍀...

31

Jan

McGolden Mission Moment: Bingo Night Brings Holiday Cheer to RMHC Bay Area families

Our recent bingo night at RMHC Bay Area was one for the books! Golden State Warriors star, Gary Payton II 'GP2', surprised everyone when he showed up to spread holiday cheer at our Stanford House. Read more about McGolden Mission Moment: Bingo Night Brings Holiday Cheer to RMHC Bay Area families...

18

Jan

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...

The Lamson family joined Scott as he was honored with the Big Red Shoe Award. Alongside him are his wife, Karen Lamson (nearest right), Greg Sinigiani (far left), current RMHC board member, and siblings.

06

Dec

Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors Local McDonald’s Owner with Big Red Shoe Award

Palo Alto, CA — Ronald McDonald House Charities® Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) honored Scott Lamson with the prestigious Big Red Shoe Award in recognition of his four-decade legacy of support Read more about Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors Local McDonald’s Owner with Big Red Shoe Award...

09

Nov

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 🧸...

Click to learn about the 2022 Golf Invitational

12

Sep

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...

Click to watch Larry Tripplett's news story

27

Jun

Watch Now: Oakland House Opening and Block Party Video Recap!

Hundreds of community members gathered for an extraordinary day on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for our Oakland House Opening and Block Party to celebrate the new 7-bedroom Ronald McDonald House, located directly across the street from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Read more about Watch Now: Oakland House Opening and Block Party Video Recap!...

Larry Tripplett and Family at Ronald McDonald House Oakland

27

Jun

In The News — The McDonald’s man: Bay Area Business Owner Gives Back to Community, Recalls His Journey to Success

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. ... Read more about In The News — The McDonald’s man: Bay Area Business Owner Gives Back to Community, Recalls His Journey to Success...

22

Apr

FREE EVENT: May 20 – Oakland House Opening & Block Party

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 FREE EVENT: May 20 – Oakland House Opening & Block Party...

01

Mar

In The News — Ready, Set, Run the Oakland Marathon

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...

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