We’re so thankful for our media partners who help us share the stories of families of medically complex and injured children. A few of the most recent stories are featured below:
RMHC gives family from Russia home far away from home
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Ronald McDonald House is making a family from Russia feel right at home. They’ve been here in Dayton for more than a month, getting treatment for their son who has Canavan disease, which is a progressive and deadly neurological disorder.
Families at Ronald McDonald House get dose of pet therapy
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House are getting some extra attention while their children are in the hospital across the street.
Ronald McDonald House Dayton provides home away from home for Ontario family
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Canadian family is getting a helping hand from Ronald McDonald House Charities as their 4-year-old daughter stands up to cancer.
RMHC family throws out first pitch at Dragons game
DAYTON, Ohio (WHIO) – A young boy, whose family who shares a connection to the Dayton area through the Ronald McDonald House Charities, got the special honor of throwing out the first pitch at Sunday’s Dayton Dragons game.
First pitch at Sunday Dragon’s game thrown by RMHC family
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) – Sunday’s Dayton Dragon’s game had a special first pitch when Caleb Schlater threw the first pitch. The boy and his family have a connection to Dayton through RMHC Dayton.
Ronald McDonald House kicks off ‘Give a Little Love’ campaign
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The “Give a Little Love” campaign kicks off on Sept. 2, providing an opportunity for the Miami Valley to help support Ronald McDonald House Charities in Dayton.
Ronald McDonald House helps support families in need
DAYTON, Ohio (SPECTRUM1 OHIO)— As the delta variant surges, hospitals are adjusting how they handle other procedures. That’s led to more out-patient treatment to save hospital beds for COVID patients.
Now, places like the Ronald McDonald House are busier than ever, seeing more families needing a place to stay through surgeries and follow-up treatments.
Plane pull registration open to raise money for Ronald McDonald House, A Special Wish Dayton
DAYTON (WHIO) — The Ronald McDonald House and A Special Wish Dayton will hold a plane pull event at Dayton International Airport next month and registration for the event opened Wednesday.
Dayton Plane Pull event to raise money for A Special Wish, RMHC
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) — Have you ever wanted to be a superhero – lifting airplanes, helping people in need, changing people’s lives? Thanks to a special collaboration between Ronald McDonald House Charities and A Special Wish, you can!
Nexstar donates $20,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton
IRVING, Texas (WDTN) – The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is donating $20,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Dayton, Ohio, on behalf of WDTN-TV and WBDT-TV, the Nexstar Media Inc. television stations serving Dayton and the surrounding area.
New specialty plate to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKEF) — A new specialty license plate, available beginning Thursday, will help raise awareness and money for Ronald McDonald House Charities across Ohio.
‘The patients are really wanting ice cream’: Ronald McDonald House in need of donations
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — After reopening to full capacity last summer, Ronald McDonald House Dayton is running low on supplies it needs to help families of sick children feel at ease.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton: Grant Helps Families and First Responders Through Pandemic
DAYTON, Ohio (The Dayton Foundation) — The world was forced to adapt when the coronavirus pandemic hit early last year. While many nonprofits temporarily shut their doors, others adjusted their services to align with the new normal. One organization that did this is Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton (RMHC Dayton) which provides temporary housing for families of seriously ill children.
‘Gridiron Showcase’ displays high school football and community engagement
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) — The ‘Gridiron Showcase’, put on by Midwest Elite Football is a 7-on-7, high school football tournament.- but organizers aim to give back to charities in the area and provide a chance for high schoolers to get exposure for their futures.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton gets record-breaking donation from bike ride
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The ride for the Ronald McDonald House Charity was held Saturday, June 10 in Dayton.
Ronald McDonald House Charities raises $30k+ after 2021 Ride
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) — Over 200 motorcyclists gathered on July 10 to participate in the 2021 Ride for Ronald McDonald House Charities – and on July 17 revealed that records were shattered.
Annual Ride for Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton sets fundraising record
DAYTON, Ohio (WHIO) — Organizers of the 2021 Ride for Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton presented their largest contribution ever on Saturday afternoon.
Bikers ride 70 miles to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The ride for the Ronald McDonald House Charity was held Saturday, June 10 in Dayton.
200+ bikers attend motorcycle ride to benefit Ronald McDonald house Charities of Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) — Over 200 Motorcyclists gathered together on Saturday to participate in a 70-mile “poker run” that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Dayton.
Springboro man hosts ’cycle poker run for charity
Springboro, Ohio (Journal-News) — Motorcycle clubs and groups are often subject to misconceptions. Bikers are sometimes seen as rebels and risk takers. But for most motorcycle enthusiasts, quite the opposite is true.
Adelyn’s Rainbow Run raises money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
TROY, Ohio (WKEF) — Runners came out again for Adelyn’s Rainbow Run, a 5k held every year in honor of Adelyn Drake.
Adeyln died at age 7 months after severe medical issues and her family now gives back to others in need, in her name.
People hit the pavement for Adelyn’s Rainbow Run
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) — People hit the pavement Saturday morning for Adelyn’s Rainbow Run.
The annual 5K was held at Duke Park in Troy in honor of Adelyn Drake who died in 2013 at 7-months-old of congenital heart failure.
Adelyn’s Rainbow Run to benefit Ronald McDonald House
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) — After a year hiatus, a run to honor a little girl’s memory will be back in full force to benefit the charity that helped her family.
Chief nursing officer battles cancer while leading nursing team through pandemic
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio — We’re thankful for all frontline workers & we’re proud to see RMHC Dayton Board Member & Miami Valley Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Christie Gray sharing her story as both a nurse and breast cancer survivor.
West Carrollton teacher collects 1M pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House
WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A West Carrollton elementary school teacher has collected more than one million pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton.
