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Red Shoe Day was an inspiring morning of community and philanthropy, raising money to keep families close at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Diego!  On Wednesday, May 21, over 800 amazing volunteers spread out at intersections across San Diego to collect donations from morning commuters. Dressed in red, holding signs and big red shoes, these volunteers brought smiles from passi …

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Thanks to our friends at SDG&E, families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House had a shamrockin’ good time at a special St. Patrick’s Day party. With games, laughter, and a whole lot of green, SDG&E helped turn an ordinary day into a lucky one!  Your group or company can help create special moments for kids and families too. Check out these opportunities and contact Kim Mercado to lear …

In 2024, families with hospitalized children found much-needed comfort and care at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Whether it was the solace of a room just steps from their child’s hospital bedside, the nourishment of hot, nutritious meals at no cost, or simply a peaceful moment to recharge, the Ronald McDonald House became a sanctuary during difficult times. None of this would be possible with …

Santa’s Workshop Brightens the Holidays for our Families The holidays can be especially tough for families with children battling life-threatening illnesses or injuries. But thanks to the amazing generosity of the San Diego community, we created a magical gift room where families could ‘shop’ for presents with ease. These special gifts helped bring holiday joy to hospitalized children and their si …

Read on for stories about the Meredith family and others who’ve benefited from our community-supported San Diego Ronald McDonald House, plus features on the many ways that volunteers and donors are making a difference for hospitalized children and their families. Thanks to all who volunteer and give to keep families together for the Moments That Matter. RMHCSD Impact Report_2023-2024_webDownload

Thanks to the San Diego community, we are able to help families with a hospitalized child in many different ways. Whether it’s providing a room across the street from the hospital or serving three nourishing meals each day, our San Diego Ronald McDonald House offers a “home away from home” for countless families, when it matters most.

As students returned to school this fall, children whose families are staying at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House were welcomed to our on-site School Away From School. Through a partnership with the San Diego Unified School District, students ranging in age from transitional kindergarten to grade 12 are able to receive classroom instruction at the House. Teachers Evan and Khadidja kicked off the …

Thank you to the motorcycle enthusiasts who participated in the 14th Annual Poker Ride for a Cause, raising over $6,000 to support family care at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. The morning started with a 100-mile ride across San Diego County, with stops along the way to pull playing cards to create a poker hand. Everyone met back at the Ronald McDonald House for lunch, opportunity drawing priz …