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, […]
IRA Required Minimum Distributions** can help keep families close
Did you know your IRA is a great source for making simple, tax-free gifts to your favorite charity? If you’re 73½ years or older, you can transfer your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to a qualified charity, or give up to $105,000, without counting the distribution as income. And your contribution to our Ronald McDonald […]
Everyday Miracles
Longtime volunteer Janice Miles is one of the first people you’ll meet at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. She’s at reception three days a week, greeting visitors, giving tours, and making sure guests have what they need. Her warm and capable demeanor lets families know they’re in good hands. Connections with volunteers like Janice comfort […]
Handmade Cards Make a Difference for Hospitalized Kids
KUSI’s Brad Perry on the Value of Handmade Cards A handwritten note can help encourage hospitalized children and their families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Messages of support can have a lasting impact, like they did for Bank of America employee Daniel Cotamagana, who was treated for leukemia at age seventeen. KUSI’s Brad Perry was on […]
2016 Recycler of the Year Award
Efforts to “Green” the Ronald McDonald House Celebrated by City of San Diego Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego has been selected as one of ten Recyclers of the Year by The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department in their 2016 Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards Program. Last year, our Director of Operations, Gabi […]