The Brum-Lyford Family

Keeping families together when they need each other most

Read Ella & Emma’s Story

We believe in supporting families around the world and helping them access the medical care and resources they need.

Locations icon, an illustrated globe dotted with four RMHC heart symbols in areas from the Americas to Europe/West Africa

685+

of programs & 62 countries/regions

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1.4 Million

Overnight stays for families

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136,000+

Volunteers

We’re caring for families around the world through our 3 core programs

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Mercator Projection world map dotted with red and grey hexagons indicating House program locations and regions serviced
Mercator Projection world map dotted with blue and grey hexagons indicating Family Room program locations and regions serviced
Mercator Projection world map dotted with yellow and grey hexagons indicating Care Mobile program locations in the regions serviced

375+ Ronald McDonald House Programs

are a home away from home that provide comfort, support and resources to families who travel far from home for the medical care their child needs.
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265+ Ronald McDonald Family Room programs

provide comfort to families right in the hospital, giving them a private place to relax or decompress.
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45+ Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Programs

bring medical, dental, and health care resources to underserved communities where they’re needed the most.
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Your generosity will allow us to help more families in need

RMHC serves millions of children and their families each year, but more need our help. Yet, simply because we don’t have enough sleeping rooms around the world, 138,000+ families are turned away each year. Your donation can help us to expand to fulfill the needs of more sick children and their families.

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88 of cents per dollar going to programs

Based on RMHC 2020 990 Financials

88 of cents per dollar going to programs

Based on RMHC 2020 990 Financials

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Volunteer Daisy
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McBride
“When Juliana was hospitalized, we could rest knowing we were just steps away from her hospital bed thanks to RMHC.”
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supplier partner 2021
"Thankfully, our valued partners recognize that now more than ever, the RMHC system is reliant on their support."
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Aramark
“Aramark’s generous donation is helping RMHC families during this challenging time.”
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MM Thomson
“Ray Kroc Heritage Society donors continue the legacy of Ray Kroc, in whose memory RMHC was founded.”
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the CEO of RMHC
“I am honored to be entrusted with leadership of this truly superb organization.”
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Jao Family
"I have to be here by her side."
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“The reason I run for Team RMHC…”
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RMHC family, Vasco Gonzalez and mom Antuane playing, a boy carried sitting on one woman's shoulder and a girl carried on the back of another
“We found more than a roof over our head, we found our family."
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An RMHC family, the Burrells, mom Lindsey holding infant Piper, smiling at one another
“The gift of being together just makes you feel like you’re going to be okay.”
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An RMHC family, the de Araujo Moeiras, Juan Carlos at 18 years old in left-center, surrounded by three family members
“We found comfort in spending time with family and newfound friends.”
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