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Volunteers Mean Hope
“The Heart of a volunteer is not measured in size but by the depth of their commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” It takes a special person to care for families with critically ill children and here at the Ronald McDonald House, we have been blessed with hundreds and hundreds of
Read PostRiley-Ann’s Story
On Friday, August 12th, the Annual Guns & Hoses Softball game, sponsored by SERVPRO, took place at Carilion Clinic Field, Home of the Salem Red Sox and RMHC-SWVA was the beneficiary charity from the event. We were so excited to attend and be part of such a fun event! The firemen brought the heat for
Read PostChristmas in July
By Jeanne Lawrence, Development Director RMHC-SWVA “And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day. And then – the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of *ten* Grinches, plus two!” One of the famous lines from How the
Read PostHappy Father’s Day!
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and lifelong friends.” Being a dad is never easy. And when your child is in the hospital, many parents start to feel powerless. Whether it’s the fear of not knowing if your child will get better, or the stress of dealing with hotel and
Read PostGuns & Hoses Charity Softball Game
GAME RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 12, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 19, 2022 | Salem Red Sox: (540) 389-3333 | info@salemsox.com Salem Red Sox Announce Annual Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game This marks the 15th year the game has been hosted at Salem Memorial Ballpark SALEM, Va. – Friday May 27th, local
Read PostA House for 38 Years
What comes to mind when you hear the word House? A building, a shelter, a place where people reside. A house is all these things, but at Ronald McDonald House we hear that word and we think of more than just a physical object. While our house does provide a place to sleep and a
Read Post38 Years of Love
On Thursday, May 5, 2022, the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke, VA celebrated its 38th year of service! Since 1984, the “House That Love Built” has been a haven of comfort, hope, love and support for critically ill children and their families. Help us celebrate and spread joy on this happy occasion – be
Read PostRMHC-SWVA: Progress
Progress is defined as “a forward or onward movement toward a destination.” Progress assures us that we are not standing still and that there are places to go. As uncertain and unprecedented as the past few years have been, we have all held on to every sign, or inkling, that has made us feel like
Read PostNever Give Up Hope – Cory Hodges Story
Written by Judy Hodges April 10, 2019 Today marks a special anniversary for my husband and me. Parents of a sick child know this special anniversary well. It is the long awaited “finally going home day”. In December 1981 our son was born fifteen weeks premature weighing 700 grams or a pound and a half.
Read PostThis is the Year…
to start a fitness program. to eat better. to read more. to take time for myself. Do these sound familiar? Do you have new year’s resolutions each year? Goals to accomplish? While the above are all great ways to take care of yourself, can we suggest one more? This is the Year to appreciate the little, big
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