The Teems Family: Finding Strength in Difficult Times
On May 23, the day before Dakodah’s last day of first grade, he had his first breakthrough seizure...
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Contact Marissa GreiderOn May 23, the day before Dakodah’s last day of first grade, he had his first breakthrough seizure...
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Alex, lover of math, science, and Ladd McConkey, was diagnosed with a rare form of Scoliosis shortly...
Riley, from Statham, Georgia, was born in January at Piedmont Athens Regional. She was delivered pre...
“The Atlanta Ronald McDonald House was such an unexpected blessing. The care my son needed was 5 h...
On May 23, the day before Dakodah’s last day of first grade, he had his first breakthrough seizure...
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On March 2, she was diagnosed with an inoperable, aggressive brain tumor. “When we were visited by...
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When Blue was 7, he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, leaving him wheelchair bound and...
Maverick, 8, from Chipley, Florida, is the oldest of three children and loves learning, playing socc...
Taylor Sutton, 15, from Tifton, Georgia, won Atlanta RMHC’s family raffle for a behind-the scenes-...
Meet Isabella, 12, from Meansville, Georgia, who has been staying at our Ronald McDonald House for m...
When Alex was 15, she got into a wreck with a few friends. She seemed to be fine until she began hav...
Angelique, 12, from Jonesboro, Georgia, was born with Sickle Cell. Her diagnosis led to hospitalizat...
A’Riah, 4, from Midway, Georgia, was born with complex congenital heart disease and Heterotaxy Syn...
Jolene, 5, from Byron, Georgia, loves singing, dancing, playing in the mud, and pretending to have h...
Selah, 4, from Northeast Georgia, has a big imagination and loves to dance. Her favorite subject is ...
Caleb, from Louisiana, turns 3 this month. He adores his older sister, Kinsley, likes T-Rex and Elsa...
Lani, from Milledgeville, Georgia, will turn 7 this month and loves to make others smile and play wi...
“Our journey would be more difficult without the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House,” says Erica Dowd...
The Gibsons live 3 hours away in Sylvester, Georgia, making daily travel for appointments difficult ...
During the week of Thanksgiving, Amelia’s parents took her to an ophthalmologist because she had a...
Stone Gilley, 10, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, suffered a spontaneous ruptured aneurysm on August 18...
Delaney Ann Dykes, from Elko, Georgia, was diagnosed with Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma, a rare bra...
“We would have made Levi’s cancer treatment work no matter what,” mom Karli Lansdell says, “...
The Schmidts stayed at our Ronald McDonald House near Egleston during Callen’s lengthy recovery Ca...
Chloe was diagnosed in 2022 with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) causing her to be...
Easton Fielder, 8, from Monticello, Georgia, suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury when he crashed his y...
Angela appreciates being able to stay at our Ronald McDonald House near Egleston because it is close...
“Atlanta RMHC is the biggest blessing we could ever ask for,” Sonnee says. “Everyone’s love ...
Maddox, from Temple, Georgia, was just a week old when he was rushed to Children's Healthcare of Atl...
Lauren’s daughter, Piper, is the youngest of four children. When Piper was only 4 months old, she ...
On November 22, the Duitts were featured on Fox 5 to help promote our BMW Raffle. The boys played in...
Jessica, and her husband, Trey, are staying at our House near Egleston while their months-old son, S...
Thank you to our Atlanta Area BMW Centers for a fun night at the Atlanta Hawks Game on November 19. ...
Emily and Cailen love Christmas time at the House and are excited to begin collecting gifts for Sant...
After pursuing genetic testing, they discovered Micah had immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, ...
Brandie, from Central Georgia, stayed with us at our Ronald McDonald House near Scottish Rite while ...
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Often, families who have stayed with us look for ways to give back and purchasing tickets for the BM...
By popular vote at Invesco, Ronald McDonald House Charities won. “I’m honored that my story may ...
Ada Stone’s ability to participate in the Marcus Autism Center's feeding program depended upon her...
Peter Dam says Ronald McDonald House volunteers and staff make it a place to call home. “Everyone ...
During September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Breanna Guy and her husband, Brandon, hosted a fo...
Kate and Renat Khatmullin visited our Ronald McDonald House near Egleston a couple weeks, bringing a...
In 2016 my son Tripp should have been starting first grade. Instead, he was starting chemotherapy. T...
“I cannot say enough good things about Atlanta RMHC,” Bev Colquett says. On June 6, Bev, and h...
Meet the Rutkiewiczes, from Rockmart, Georgia, who have been staying with us at our Ronald McDonald ...
Sometimes it takes a school, rather than a village, to care for a family. Meet Nate Pike, 18, and hi...
“The Ronald McDonald House has been helping our family since 2016,” says Latisha McKay from Kath...
Meet the Minhas family, who stayed with us for 300 nights while son Manjot recovered from a bone mar...
The Ronald McDonald House holds a special place in the hearts of Mckenzie Carlson and her mother, Mi...
Hi! My name is Andy. My mom is an amazing person for dealing with my illness, nasal lymphoma, and st...
My daughter, Brecklee, needed heart surgery at just 2 days old. Thankfully, Atlanta Ronald McDonald ...
Khloe King was born prematurely at 30 weeks in November 2013. In February 2014, she was diagnosed wi...
I had not worked in months when my son was going through treatment. I couldn’t contribute anything...
Staying at the Ronald McDonald House “meant so much to me to be close to the hospital and have a p...
Kimberlynn Irene Bailey entered this world with what doctors call half a heart on April 2, weighing ...
Meet Braelyn, 2, and mom Katelyn Atkins of Leesburg, Georgia. They helped determine the finalists in...
Thank you to our friends, Kate the Chemist and Y-mAbs Therapeutics, for a wonderful science activity...
We have good news to report. Remember our little friend, Wesley, 6, and his grandmother, Jeanese Cro...
Kambria Lagroon was all of 6 years old when her world changed with a diagnosis of Neuroblastoma. The...
Jennifer Mire, an eighth-grade teacher at Dickerson Middle School, values giving back to help others...
Sometimes you just need to make silly faces like our friends, Jeanese Crowell and her grandson Wesle...
Meet Aden Womack, 4, and his mom, Chelsea Pope, who stayed with us for 8 weeks, including 2 weeks at...
“We know the impact this organization has on families, and some of the burden that is removed duri...
At just 19 months old, Hunter’s doctor told his parents, Kevin and Mirabela, there was nothing mor...
"Everything changed when we began staying at the Ronald McDonald House," says James Nelson, Advisory...
“As a volunteer, I spent time in the kitchen, cooking and serving families. I had no idea until I ...
On December 1, our generous friends at La-Z-Boy join Jaelynn in a special challenge and will match e...
For Rebekah Moore and her grandson, Anthony Collier, 8, day by day and hour by hour, is how they app...
One volunteer, Patti Folio, has continued to serve by catering meals and donating needed pantry item...
In one moment — and one diagnosis — everything changed. I resigned from my career and we embrace...
Last month, 205 friends of Atlanta RMHC gathered virtually to participate in our first Handbag HULLA...
On March 5, 2020, Jupiter Robinson entered into this world fighting for his life. His mom, Vanessa R...
Anticipation has always been a type of talisman for Ryan Hamner. The combination of hope, expectancy...
When so much about their lives changed abruptly, it’s what stayed the same that proved the most re...
Listen carefully to Jael Arroyo’s story about what the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House has offered t...
For the journey of miracles that continues for baby Callie, Candace Austin — or “Mom” — cred...
When our daughter Adeline was born in December 2016, we never imagined raising a child with a chroni...
Recently, the McFarlin family repaid the kindness shown to them five years ago at our House near Egl...
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Before Billy Johnson was even born, his family found out that his internal organs were displaced an...
Our team is working diligently to address concerns and prevent COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our Ronald ...
On September 29, 2018, Harley Moua, 2, suffered a severe spinal cord injury in a tragic car accident...
The Tisdales stayed at our Ronald McDonald House near Scottish Rite during Aleigh’s treatment and ...
Welcome Matthew Eldridge, our new Evening House Manager at the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House near Eg...
Cailen Rundles, 15, of Murrayville, Georgia, wants nothing more than to give back to Atlanta Ronald ...
Kincaid Eaker experienced a remarkable Christmas miracle when his family received a call notifying t...
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This year, Dwayne and Christie Watznauer are most thankful for the health of their infant twin girls...
A grandma’s simple request to friends and family on social media resulted in the birthday surprise...
On February 18, 2019, life changed for the Tyrcha family from Ormond Beach, Florida. Son Dalton, 18,...
Tori Edsel, 15, was born dancing. Her lessons began at 2 years old. However, her dancing career was ...
On April 23 after 63 nights at our House, Olivia Keene rang the bell, exclaiming “I won!” to cel...
One of the greatest milestones for Alex Suarez was ringing the bell at the cancer center to celebrat...
Ezekiel, or Zeke, and his parents, Mikka and Gregg Rosado, a member of the U.S. Air Force, know a th...
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Maria Conde and her seven daughters celebrate a special tradition each year on June 8. They commemor...
Tom and Beth Robinson, from Fitzgerald, Georgia, are on a mission to adopt and love special needs or...
In honor of daughter Amber's one year "Angel Date," Mom Tia Holt, with the help of family and friend...
Twelve years ago, Ashley Grace made me a mom. As her mom, I have found inner strength I never expect...
KeiLani Jones, or Lani, is a 2 year old with beautiful brown eyes and a big personality that helps h...
Lindsay and Brandon Hood from Fortson, Georgia, are proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Harley...
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Jaelynn Arroyo, an 8-year-old Florida native, has stayed at the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House near E...
Sarah Mulligan had plans for her 20th summer. Spending time with family and friends, preparing for h...
Like most babies, Carter Gonzalez’s first birthday was marked with a cake and the joy from surroun...
Sitting down together as a family for at least one meal a day is important to Katrina Stone. For thi...
In truth, Mekala needed her brother, too, which is why the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House remains so ...
I continue to be amazed at everything Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities accomplishes. Year in...
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The odds were stacked in favor of the 430 Handbag HULLABALOO!TM guests on Feb. 26, but one lucky mom...
Our impact and accomplishments in 2018 were amazing, thanks to your investment in our mission! Let...
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The first time Aaron Johnson, 6, stepped out of his classroom at Usher-Collier Elementary School for...
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Roman Tucker is an energetic, 2-year-old daddy’s boy who loves football, monster trucks, Paw Patro...
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On February 2, 2018, my husband and I anxiously awaited the arrival of our daughter, Jahira. We knew...
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Rides To Remember is a fun Saturday morning taking place on June 10, 2017 when kids affected by canc...
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The Johnson Family is one of more than 48,000 families we've served since first opening our doors to...
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Brian and Kathleen Noblitt are parents to three outdoorsy, sport loving boys: 10-year-old Brady, 6-y...
We're so thankful that the Simpson family is returning to our House this Christmas Eve and preparing...
Today we're marking an amazing milestone for Atlanta RMHC. On this day a year ago, we opened the doo...
In December 2014, six-year-old Jace Cumbie was diagnosed with stage four Neroblastoma, an aggressive...
Several years ago, the Carnegie Family found themselves in need of a place to stay while their infan...
Ten-year-old Mekala knows what it means to be a Hero. On Aug. 22, MeKkla and her little brother, Rus...
Just because you have to be away from home during your birthday doesn’t mean you can’t have fun!...
A heartbreaking series of events lead LaDerrica Knight, age 16, and her mother, Eula, to stay at our...
The National Association of Ticket Brokers or NATB started its partnership with Ronald McDonald Hous...
This June, Jack Smith was looking forward to a summer of fun. He had spent six weeks of his 2015 sum...
Not only is our House near Scottish Rite a "home-away-from-home" for Ashley Grace and her family, b...
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Ty Christian is a 10-year-old who has been a guest at the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House ever since h...
Instead, she and her husband and their one-year-old daughter, Mimi, are baking together at our Ronal...
In September of 2015, 8-year-old Rachel was rushed to the hospital after she fainted and hit her hea...
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Last week, friends from The Buckhead Rotary Club and Express Pro brought the Express Clydesdales to ...
On December 21, 2015, nine-year-old Ty and his adoptive parents, Ken and Ann West, were the first fa...
Kristen McGee, Ronald McDonald House guest and mother to 4-year-old Jocelyn “Jocelyn, my four ...
AJ Hagin was only three years old when he went into heart failure. He was diagnosed with a rare muta...
Three years ago, Ethan Ferguson began suffering from seizures. After his family took him to the hosp...
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The results from this survey further prove the importance and impact of Ronald McDonald Houses. ...
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Since our founding, Ronald McDonald House has provided a “home-away-from-home" to families with si...
This is my son Trae. He was born at 31 weeks and had to have surgery....
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Cassie and Craig Gentry found refuge at our House near Egleston last year when their youngest son, A...
“Being able to be in that rehab program and stay at the Ronald McDonald House has really made a di...
Looking at Brandon and Brody Woody, you would never guess one of the two brothers is recovering from...
On December 12, 2013, 14-year-old cross-country runner, Daniel, went out for a chilly run in his hom...
Below is a letter we received from the Stancil Family. Dave, Elizabeth and their baby Clint are fr...
The Johnston family recently experienced an important milestone of their own while staying at the Pe...
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Four-year-old Samantha Morgan made it through her third day of radiation like a pro. Her reward? A b...
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In February 2012, the Stories traveled over 1,000 miles to Atlanta and our Ronald McDonald House wh...
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On October 29, 2012, two-year-old Tripp Halstead was struck by a falling tree branch on the playgrou...