We all know that education is vital for growing kids, I mean let’s face it even as adults we never stop learning; but what happens to a child when almost every aspect of their lives including going to school are put on hold due to illness or injury? Read more about Back to school with the Ronald McDonald Learning Program
For many of us family holidays are a given in our yearly calendar. Whether it’s a road trip to see friends, a lazy week or two by the beach or heading to the grandparent’s house with all of your cousins, there’s always an adventure on the cards. But for 75% of families with a sick or injured child, holidays are simply out of reach Read more about A Holiday To Remember
Stacey gave birth to a seemingly healthy daughter Elaina, yes, there were the odd fevers and bruising, but she was vivacious and kept her on her toes, ‘she didn’t look sick’. Read more about Stacey’s Story
Ronald McDonald House Charities WA (RMHC WA) provided a home away from home for the Lauro family so they could be together throughout Ethan’s medical journey. Read more about The Lauro Family Story
It was Wednesday, February 17th 2021. Jasmine, her partner Patrick and their eldest son Oliver went to their local maternity hospital, 350km away from their home in Laverton, Western Australia. Read more about William’s Story
In Jake’s first year of his life, the Bunney family spent about half of it away from their family, staying at RMHC WA and getting Jake the treated that he needed to get him where he is today. Read more about Jake’s Story
Tegan and her son, Cobber (6 turning 7 years old) are originally from Kununurra, 3041kms from Perth, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
The family, which includes Cobber’s siblings, Avena and Munro, now live in Perth, so that Cobber can receive ongoing treatment. Read more about Parker Family Story
Located in WA’s South West region, 150km from Perth, is the small town of Australind. It’s here that Rachael, Russell and their daughter Imogen, call home. Imogen was born premature and also diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder ‘Fanconi Anemia’ and as a result, has had ongoing medical issues since her birth. Read more about Imogen’s Story
Each year, families from the Pilbara with sick or injured kids will reach out to Ronald McDonald House Charities WA (RMHC WA) for support whilst in Perth for medical treatment.
One of those families is Lauren Lucas and Brendan Fulton who live in Karratha 1,500kms from Perth. Read more about Fulton Family Story