Collage of family photos from the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat

Ronald McDonald Family Retreat – Summer Appeal

Can we count on you to help us give families the much-needed gift of time away together?

Nestled in beautiful Lake George, NY is a special place where families experiencing serious childhood illness can enjoy precious time together. Since 2021, the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage has given more than 800 guests the opportunity to make lasting memories during a five-day getaway provided completely free of charge, thanks to generous support from friends like you.

“You gave us the gift of uninterrupted time together,” shared Felicia Woods, a mother of five who stayed at the Family Retreat in May 2025. “With a big, busy family, we’re hardly ever all home at the same time. This was our first real getaway since our infant son’s multiple surgeries. It gave our family the joy and normalcy we desperately needed.”

Give now to support the year-round operations of the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage, ensuring that many more families get to enjoy precious time together — at no cost to them — in the beautiful village of Lake George.

Please use the form below to make your gift today!


Other Ways to Give

Donate by mail: Send checks made payable to RMHC of the Capital Region, 139 S. Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

Donate by phone: Call (518) 438-2655 during regular business hours

Purchase needed items: View our current wish list, or order and ship needed items directly to the address above.

Give stocks and other tax-smart gifts: Learn about the benefits of supporting RMHC of the Capital Region with a gift of stocks, bonds or other marketable securities, through a donor advised fund, or with a charitable rollover from your IRA.

Donate cryptocurrency: Click here to donate with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USD Coin.

Donate a vehicle:  Visit Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to learn how your unwanted car, motorcycle, RV, and trailer can help support families with sick children. Donations are a fast, easy and tax-deductible way to improve lives.

Make a recurring gift: Contact our Donor Relations Coordinator at (518) 438-2655 to learn more about starting, changing or canceling a donation that recurs automatically.

Learn about custom giving opportunities: Contact Beth Hazelton, Director of Development & Communications, at (518) 438-2655 or email bhazelton@rmhcofalbany.org

Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage

Nestled in beautiful Lake George, NY is a special place where families experiencing serious childhood illness can enjoy precious time together. Since 2021, the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage has given more than 800 guests the opportunity to make lasting memories during a five-day getaway provided completely free of charge, thanks to generous support from friends like you.

“You gave us the gift of uninterrupted time together,” shared Felicia Woods, a mother of five who stayed at the Family Retreat in May 2025. “With a big, busy family, we’re hardly ever all home at the same time. This was our first real getaway since our infant son’s multiple surgeries. It gave our family the joy and normalcy we desperately needed.”

Give now to support the year-round operations of the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage, ensuring that many more families get to enjoy precious time together — at no cost to them — in the beautiful village of Lake George.

Please use the form below to make your gift today!

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