She’s been the heart behind the birthday wishes, inscribing greeting cards with her neat handwriting. Now she’s retiring after an incredible 18 years with our Ronald McDonald House. Ocean Beach resident Timmie Baird began volunteering as a way to say thanks for the care her grand-nephew received after his cancer diagnosis. Timmie was hands-on at […]
Building Bridges through Día de Alegría, a “Day of Joy”
Day of Joy/Día de Alegría was launched in 2013 with a dream to build a bridge between leading Latinas in the San Diego community and the Hispanic families served by San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Now in its sixth year, this exclusive event relies on the generosity and leadership of Ambassador Hosts to invite ladies […]
Loving Hearts Create a Legacy of Care: New Legacy Society
Matthew Hernandez was one of too many children lost to childhood leukemia in the 1970s. His parents were grief-stricken, yet driven to create something lasting and positive for the future. Together they formed a group that helped other families with children facing a medical crisis. What started as a support group in 1976 gave birth to […]
Red Shoe Day Volunteers Raise Funds to Help Families
Thank you San Diego, for a great 2018 Red Shoe Day! On June 21, 1,500 volunteers across the county collected donations in yellow canisters and big red shoes for San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. It was a truly inspiring day of volunteering and giving to help families stay close to their hospitalized children. Generous sponsors and […]
Best of Friends raise nearly $100,000: Dinner with Friends
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 […]