Jaelynn Gives Back With Pop Tab Program

Jaelynn Arroyo, an 8-year-old Florida native, has stayed at the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House near Egleston for her eating disorder treatments since the age of 2. Whenever she visits, Jaelynn brings Pop Tabs — lots of Pop Tabs.

Finding the ORDINARY: The Mulligans

Sarah Mulligan had plans for her 20th summer. Spending time with family and friends, preparing for her junior year as an International Affairs major at North Georgia University, and just relaxing were all on the table. But that’s not how things played out.

Celebrating TOGETHER: The Gonzalezes

Like most babies, Carter Gonzalez’s first birthday was marked with a cake and the joy from surrounding family and friends who’d gathered at a house to celebrate. But his wasn’t a normal celebration and this wasn’t just any house.

Meaningful MEALTIMES: The Stones

Sitting down together as a family for at least one meal a day is important to Katrina Stone. For this mom of three, it’s a seemingly small act that represents so much.

HEALING TOGETHER: Mekala and Russell

In truth, Mekala needed her brother, too, which is why the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House remains so special to Sonya Patterson, who explains that her children needed to be together to completely heal.