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Summer Memories
“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” – Kellie Elmore Summer – what a wonderful season of memories and celebrations. Summer includes outdoor festivals and concerts, wilderness hikes and bonfires, farmer’s markets and evening walks, celebrations with sparklers and camping under the stars, dancing in sprinklers and cannon
Read Post39 Years of Heroes
RMHC-SWVA is Celebrating 39 Years of Heroes! Will you be a HERO to these brave Little Heroes? If you would like to support our 39th birthday campaign with a generous gift today, you’ll come to these little heroes’ rescue by offering them and their family members as a loving place to stay while they continue
Read PostSuperheroes
Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. When you hear the word “hero,” capes and superpowers may come to mind. Though, when we think of heroes, we’re reminded of the brave children staying at our House who fight critical illness far from home. During the month of May, we are going to celebrate two types
Read PostHope, Love and RMHC-SWVA
Hope and Love – two of the key foundations of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia’s mission. This year, they are also the key messages tied to our Rock-A-Tee fundraiser. Hope grows here, and families remain close to their children, and the medical care they need. Love radiates here, and families know that
Read PostThe Purdy Family
Written by Nicole Purdy, Kailen’s Mom (03-15-2023) My name is Nicole, and my husband is Jeff. Our son Kailen arrived after a three-day hospital stay and hard labor. Very shortly after that he was taken to the NICU at Carilion Memorial. We had no idea how long he would need to stay and still were
Read PostThe Month of Hearts
February is the month of love- or hearts! For Ronald McDonald House Charities, February is all about hearts. Hearts represent so much more than just love – they represent hope, community, support, and family. The heart in our logo is a reflection of the love and compassion at the core of our mission. Our House
Read PostTransformation Tuesday – Trent
Erin stayed with us when her son was born 6 weeks premature. He only had minor setbacks, so Erin ended up staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke for only 3 weeks, but she is very thankful for everything the house provided her and her family during that time and still continues to provide
Read PostSet Your Intentions
Happy 2023!! With a new year comes along new hope, new seasons, new chapters, and new actions. So, how can you set your intentions around these new things? Reflect on what you value and what matters to you and then plan around those thoughts. Consider this the “clean slate” season and set your goals and
Read PostTransformation Tuesday – Christopher
The Crouses stayed with us in April 2019 when Christopher was born. He is now a healthy 3-year-old little boy. Here is the Crouse Family story told by Christopher’s mother, Emileigh: “Christopher is the youngest of 5 children. He was born two months early and I delivered him myself in the ambulance on the way
Read PostLights
The Ronald McDonald House is a beacon of light for families because they are able to stay together and near the medical care, they need. The season of lights is upon us! As you drive around town you can feel the joy, hope, and love that comes with the holiday – lights are on display everywhere.
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