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Family Stories

Meet a few of the families who’ve touched our hearts

  • When Trish Santiago’s twin sons were born 17 weeks premature, the Ronald McDonald House allowed her to spend every day of their 6-month NICU stay by their side. Read more about Alex & Andrew...

  • When Arianna “Anna” Labella first complained of pain in her upper thigh in July 2019, her parents, Jess and Rob, attributed it to growing pains. Just a few days later, a large mass was detected on Anna’s pelvis and she was rushed to Albany Med. Read more about Anna...

  • Doreen Bagaya made incredible sacrifices to bring her critically ill, nine-year-old son, David, from their home in Uganda to the United States to receive life-saving medical treatment. Read more about David...

  • Due to a rare kidney problem, Suzanne Beiler spent the first three years of her life in and out of the hospital every four to eight weeks. During this time, the Ronald McDonald House became her family's home away from home. Read more about Suzanne...

  • From generation to generation, the Ronald McDonald House has been a safe harbor for countless women like Caitlin Fitch and her mom. Read more about Two Generations of Moms Touched by RMHC...