Our House is a home-away-from-home where families can stay close, close to the care and resources they need, close to each other, and close to their child while they are in the hospital. We provide an inviting resting place for families that need to stay overnight, as well as the Ronald McDonald Family Room on the 14th floor of Carilion Children's Hospital for those who need a break without leaving the hospital.
Who Can StayWe can't do it without you, and we would love for you to get involved. There are many ways for you to join us in our mission to care for children by housing and caring for their families. You’ll get a great feeling helping families of sick and injured children stay close together. Check out the many ways you can help to keep families close when it matters the most.
Your gifts and talents can make a big difference – whether volunteering as an individual or with a group, coming on a regular basis, or as you can. Volunteers who dedicate their time, talent and resources help offset costs and allow us to direct more back to supporting children and their families. On behalf of our families, we say, ‘thanks’ and invite you to find your own volunteer opportunity.
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Whether it's collecting tab tops, dropping spare change, or cooking a meal for our families we have so many ways for you can help. Everyone can make a difference!
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If your company has a passion for giving back, there are lots of ways you can support our mission. We are fortunate to partner with many generous companies who provide critical support to our House. From product to services, our Adopt-a-Room Program, sponsoring events and hosting events, to volunteering we are grateful for each donation that allows us to focus on what we do best: caring for families of critically ill children.
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Our House is honored to be the beneficiary of community events organized by individuals, civic groups, schools, and businesses. These fundraisers are critical in helping us care for families while they focus on their seriously ill children.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia has several events throughout the year. It’s a great way for us to connect with our community and support our mission. If you’re interested in participating in one of our events or becoming a sponsor, please contact us – we’d love to hear from you!
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When you have a sick child, you have a sick family– Dr. Audrey Evans
Families are stronger when they are together, and this is never more important than when a child is in the hospital. By offering families a home-away-from-home just 2 ½ blocks from the hospital, we increase a family's ability to spend more time with their child, and participate in their medical care. But we can’t do it without you!
On March 3, 2019, Bensyn Landry Ayers came into the world seven weeks early at Wytheville Community Hospital. His early arrival brought unexpected challenges, as he needed to be transported immediately to the NICU at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for specialized care. For the Ayers family—mom, dad, and their 5-year-old daughter—this marked the beginning of an
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