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Meet Baby Miracle and Her Family

The Franco Family came to stay at the Ronald McDonald House when they found out that their youngest, 10-month-old baby Miracle, was going to need a liver transplant.

To Miracle’s parents, Daniel and Heidi, even the simplest things, like toiletries and laundry soap, made the biggest difference for their family. Daniel said, “You don’t have to worry about that, so it is not in the back of your mind.”

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20.05.2025
Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors 18-Year Journey of Central Valley Family

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...
12.05.2025
When a Child is Sick, the Whole Family is Sick—and Heals Together

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...
12.12.2024
Kinsley’s Story — Together Through It All

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...
16.05.2024
Brennan’s Story — The Best Experience You Never Want

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...
01.12.2023
Facing Cystic Fibrosis Together – Lizbeth’s Perspective

My name is Lizbeth. I’m an 18-year-old who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when I was 11 months old. My mom and Read more about Facing Cystic Fibrosis Together – Lizbeth’s Perspective...
11.10.2023
Together Under One Roof, Supporting Families Facing Medical Crisis

The Larry C. Tripplett Sr. Family Center at RMH Oakland is officially open for both overnight stays and day pass families. Both programs serve families with critically ill children being treated at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Read more about Together Under One Roof, Supporting Families Facing Medical Crisis...
11.08.2023
Mission Moment – Giving Back for Jackson

Aug. 8 — Last week, Is-e Hogan, grandmother of Jackson Sattler, and her friends hosted a wonderful dinner for RMHC Bay Area families honoring the memory of Jackson Sattler's sixth birthday. The group served pizza, mac-n-cheese, and salad, some of Jackson's favorite foods.... Read more about Mission Moment – Giving Back for Jackson...
11.05.2023
Moms are Superheroes – Happy Mother’s Day

May 11 – As we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14, and Mother’s Day in Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala this week on Wednesday, May 10, moms like Ivette and Jessica remind us of the superpowers... Read more about Moms are Superheroes – Happy Mother’s Day...
29.11.2022
The Franco Family – Finding Comfort, Coping Together

10-month-old Miracle was born a heart warrior, undergoing open heart surgery at just a few months old. She is truly Read more about The Franco Family – Finding Comfort, Coping Together...
29.08.2022
Grief Awareness Day – “What is grief, if not love persevering?”

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?”...