Around the House

Twice a week, San Marcos retiree Richard Ellis heads to our Ronald McDonald House to begin his morning shift as a volunteer driver. He laughs, “If it’s good for my wife, it’s good for me.” But it’s more than that. His daughter volunteered at the Tennessee Ronald McDonald House, and three years ago, she passed away. Talking with her fellow volunteers gave him the idea of seeing what he might do bac …

ROMP attendees are still basking in the good feelings of ROMP: Aloha, our gala celebrating the spirit of ‘ohana, “family.” More than 350 guests enjoyed an evening of island-themed delights at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in September. The event included the grand prize drawing of the Hoehn Motors Mercedes-Benz Raffle. Supporters of the ROMP and the raffle raised more than $800,000 in net proceeds th …

Once a month, engineer Mai Bui uses her lunch break for grocery shopping—not for her family of four, but for 150 people at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. The next evening, she and a dozen or more volunteers prepare fresh, healthy suppers for families who are taking a break in the care of their hospitalized children. Mai is the founder of International Compassion Charities, a nonprofit that fir …

Steve Ramirez, board chair of Ronald McDonald House Charities Global, celebrates new North House with special guests North House keeps eight more families close to their hospitalized kids On July 13, 2017, dozens of dignitaries, former residents, and special guests joined in celebrating the reopening of San Diego’s original Ronald McDonald House. Now named the Ronald McDonald House San Diego – Nor …

Here’s a video message from the Padres for the New North House! The Friar and the Pad Squad will be at the Grand Opening on July 13. Padres Video The San Diego Padres #PadSquad, RF Hunter Renfroe, and 2B/LF Jose Pirela celebrate the #NorthHouseOpening at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. The Padres family suite at the new North House is in recognition of the organization’s long-standing support o …

These very special individuals, businesses, and groups are going the extra mile for Red Shoe Day by holding online fundraising campaigns. Show your support by contributing through their campaign pages listed below. All donations go to help families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. These fundraisers would be proud to motivate your gift! AVNET-San Diego Revenue Services for Briova Broadridge Ad …

Eleven-year-old Lucas Thomas is dedicated to both athletics and community causes. Last year, he was the top fundraiser in RAM Racing’s Hot Chocolate Run to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. He was all set to do it again in 2017, but a baseball injury took him “out of the running” just two weeks before this year’s race. Lucas had fractured his kneecap and completely tore his ACL …

For the lucky seventh year of our annual ROMP gala, we took the theme back…WAY BACK…to the decade when our Ronald McDonald House began. Over 300 guests came to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for a 1980s-era House Party on October 29. Bartenders juggled drinks like in the Tom Cruise movie, Cocktail, and break dancers inspired partygoers to “bust a move.” At dinner, the speed painter Art Attack created …

On Thursday, June 23, 2016, more than 1,500 volunteers throughout San Diego County donned yellow shirts and carried bright red shoes to collect donations in support of San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. It was a tremendous day of giving, volunteerism, and community support. We’re still counting…stay tuned for the total raised. Thank you, San Diego! Facebook Album  

You might not expect a lineup of fine bikes at the Ronald McDonald House, but that’s what we get thanks to PJ Byrne and the annual Poker Run. 148 motorcycle lovers gathered on June 5 at our House for a pre-ride breakfast, ride with poker card stops, and then lunch and after party celebration. The Ronald McDonald House’s longtime friend PJ Byrne has organized this fundraiser for nine years now, wit …