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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]