Shana & Carlos Sanguinetti, Jen & Matt Teeter We are so thankful to have friends like these! For seven years, longtime friends Matt Teeter and Carlos Sanguinetti have held an annual fundraising event, “Dinner with Friends,” to raise awareness and support for families with critically ill children. This year’s circus-themed event brought together more than […]
A Heart Stronger Than Ever: Volunteer Driver Richard Ellis
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 […]
Featured Volunteer: Mai Bui
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 […]
North House Opening Celebration
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 […]
Padres Celebrate New North House
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 […]
Volunteers Launch Fundraising Campaigns for Red Shoe Day
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 […]
Injury can’t keep 11-year-old from run for Ronald McDonald House
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 […]
Red Shoe Day Highlights and Photos
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 […]
Motorcycle Enthusiasts Ride for Ronald McDonald House
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 […]
San Diego Cake Club Donates $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House
San Diego Cake Club members can do wonders with sugar and have hearts just as sweet. For the past six years, they’ve donated proceeds from their annual cake show to help families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. The 33rd annual cake show, “Off to Neverland,” was held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 19-20, […]