Thank you for your support on McHappy Day 2018! This year McHappy Day raised more than $6.1 million for RMHC... Learn More
The Globe and Mail profiles RMHC families and the challenges of keeping a family together when a child is sick The Globe and Mail’s Health Columnist, André Picard profiled RHMC families in his article, highlighting the financial and emotional burden facing families, especially for those living outside a city with a children’s hospital. Learn More
RMHC Canada Founder, George Cohon, Promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada Please join us in celebrating George Cohon, founder of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Canada and McDonald’s Canada, for his promotion to Companion of the Order of Canada. Learn More
The George Cohon RMHC Golf Classic hits $4,367,118 for RMHC families, raising an incredible $420,935 this year! On September 9th, the annual George Cohon RMHC Golf Classic took place at the beautiful Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple, Ontario.Through the outstanding efforts of our tournament guests and sponsors, an incredible $4,367,118 has been raised in support of RMHC families since the George Cohon RMHC Golf Classic first began, including $420,935 this year. Learn More
Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada and RBC Insurance help families stay close to each other when they need it the most RBC Insurance announces a commitment that will enable 2,016 nights of family stays at Ronald McDonald House Charities across Canada. Learn More
4 ways for families to have fun with tech toys and gaming devices Real-life play is important for bonding and the good news is that virtual games can also have merit and shouldn’t be dismissed as simply wasted tech time. “If you select the right ones,” says parenting expert and family therapist Alyson Schafer, “gaming has the potential to teach similar skills as real-life play such as problem solving, strategizing, co-operation and creativity.” Learn More
Expert tips to get your family to the dinner table Amid busy schedules and distracting technology, sharing meals is still the #1 way Canadian families bond according to the Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) Canada Family Togetherness Survey (Ipsos, 2019). Learn More
The secret to a happy family life? Survey says: time together 62 per cent of Canadians believe spending time with their loved ones is the top reason they're fulfilled with their family life Learn More
Make family playtime more fun with these 5 simple tips The key is to create a regular family event that everybody in the household participates in. Families may want to adopt Pizza Fridays, Jammie Dinner Night, Pancake Sundays, Snuggle Sundays, Game Night or other possibilities. Learn More
The George Cohon RMHC Golf Classic Hits $3,936,686 for RMHC families, raising an incredible $419,920 this year - thank you! Through the outstanding efforts of our tournament guests and sponsors, an incredible $3,936,686 has been raised in support of RMHC families since the George Cohon RMHC Golf Classic first began in 2009, including $419,920 this year. Thank you! Learn More
Cargill’s Annual FORE! The Houses Raises $360,000 for Ronald McDonald House Families - thank you! Through the outstanding efforts of tournament participants and the organizing committee from Cargill, the 2018 FORE! the Houses Golf Tournament raised a remarkable $360,000 in support of RMHC families across Canada. To-date, this special event has raised more than $3.9 million for RMHC Families! Learn More
25 Fun Facts about RMHC South Central Ontario to Celebrate 25 Years of Serving Families To help celebrate 25 years of serving families, here are 25 fun facts about RMHC South Central Ontario! Learn More
Thank you for your support on McHappy Day 2018! This year McHappy Day raised more than $6.1 million for RMHC and children’s charities across Canada. Learn More
Cargill’s 7th Annual SCORE! For The Houses Raises $61,525 for Ronald McDonald House Families in Western Canada! On April 13th – 15th, Cargill’s 7th Annual SCORE! For The Houses Hockey Tournament took place in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Thanks to the outstanding efforts of the participants and the organizing committee from Cargill, the 2018 SCORE! For the Houses Tournament raised a remarkable $61,525 in support of the Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. To-date, this special event has raised more than $381,525 for RMHC Families across Western Canada. Learn More
Every Day is Family Day at RMHC! When Katie was born her mom tells us that the doctors weren’t sure if she would be able to walk. Now, the three year old who was born with a tethered spinal cord is determined to keep up despite her difficult circumstances. Hear why Katie loves Ronald McDonald House and watch how her family stays close this Family Day, and every day. Learn More
The Gift of Giving Back: Marcia and Todd Finlayson are the First Canadians to Receive Prestigious International Award Marcia and Todd are McDonald’s Restaurant Owner/Operators in Southern Ontario’s York Region and have become the first Canadians to receive the esteemed Gerry Newman McTLC Award of Excellence. This honour was bestowed to the married couple at The Awards of Excellence Gala in Chicago, IL on November 11, 2017 to recognize their outstanding philanthropic support of RMHC. Learn More
Celebrate #GivingTuesday with RMHC On this day of national giving – we invite you to take a moment to pause and reflect on what family means to you, and how you might be able to help RMHC keep families close to their sick child today, and every day, during this difficult and unexpected journey of hope and healing. Learn More
A Little Means A Lot to RMHC Families Did you know that your spare change makes a big difference to families who stay at Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms? Learn More
RBC’s support to RMHC Families has now generated over $1,211,000! Thank You! RBC’s support to RMHC Families has now generated over $1,211,000! Learn More
Chatters Salons’, ‘A Beautiful Cause’ Event Raises $74,000 for RMHC Families! Chatters Salons’, ‘A Beautiful Cause’ Event Raises $74,000 for RMHC Families! Learn More
Be a Birthday Hero for RMHC Families Imagine if your birthday could change the lives of RMHC® families with sick children. It can, and it is as easy as Fun-2-3! Learn More
Cargill’s Annual FORE! The Houses Raises $372,000 for RMHC Families - thank you! Cargill’s Annual FORE! The Houses Raises $372,000 for RMHC Families Learn More
RBC’s Trade for the Kids RBC’s Trade for the Kids raises $45,000 for Ronald McDonald House Families across Canada! Learn More
Ronald McDonald House Charities and WestJet Surprise a Coach Dad for Father’s Day! In honour of Father’s Day and to celebrate Coach Dads, RMHC and WestJet teamed up to surprise one hockey-loving family with an early Father’s Day gift; a special reunion and time together with those who mean the most. Learn More
Chatters hosts a Beautiful Cause event in support of RMHC! On May 27, $10 from every Chatters salon service appointment will be donated to the 15 Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada! Learn More
Thank You, Canada! McHappy Day Helps Keep 30,000 Families of Sick Children Close at a Ronald McDonald House or Family Room in Canada Families from over 1,800 communities cared for by RMHC programs in Canada each year Learn More
Cargill’s 6th Annual SCORE! For The Houses Raises $62,000 for Ronald McDonald House Families in Western Canada! RMHC Canada is grateful to share that the 6th Annual Cargill SCORE! For The Houses Hockey Tournament raised a remarkable $62,000 in support of the Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. To-date, this special event has raised more than $320,000 for RMHC in Western Canada. Learn More
RMHC Hamilton Announces New Name & Re-Opens McMaster Family Room! RMHC Hamilton is keeping families close…but with a new name! Learn More
Sudbury welcomes Canada’s 16th Ronald McDonald Family Room! RMHC Toronto celebrates opening of new Ronald McDonald Family Room at Health Sciences North Learn More
BrandSource Canada's Thanks for the Helping Hand! Project raises over $69,000 in 2016! BrandSource Canada's Thanks for the Helping Hand! Program raises $69,206 in support of the 30,000 families who stay at a Ronald McDonald House or Family Room across Canada each year. Learn More
Put Those Wallets Away - Most Popular Gift for Teens This Season Doesn’t Have a Price Tag New survey results reveal only one percent of teens say gifts are important Learn More
Fix Auto Canada Raises $10,000 for RMHC Canada A first great success to help families drive forward and heal together Learn More
RMHC Toronto Opens New Ronald McDonald Family Room New room, along with renovation to existing Family Room, allows RMHC Toronto to serve more families in Mississauga Learn More
RMHC families to be in the Rio 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony! McDonald's Canada celebrates friendship through Olympics Kids Programs, giving five RMHC families a chance to experience Rio 2016 first-hand. Learn More
Fix Auto Canada Announces National Sponsorship of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada! Welcome to our new national sponsor, Fix Auto Canada! Learn More
Two New Ronald McDonald Family Rooms Open at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital! December 11th marked the addition of two new Ronald McDonald Family Rooms to the RMHC family. Learn More
Davaco Inc. Makes $117,400 Donation to RMHC! RMHC Canada was honoured to be the recipient of a generous $117,400 donation from our friends and partners at Davaco Inc. Learn More
McHappy Day On May 6th we celebrated McHappy Day! Watch out for McHappy Day 2016, coming Wednesday, May 4th! Learn More
George Cohon RMHC Golf Classic reaches new heights with $467,500 raised! On May 26th we held our annual George Cohon RMHC Golf Classic at Glen Abby Golf Course in Oakville Ontario. Watch out for the George Coon RMHC Golf Classic 2016, coming up on Monday, May 30th! Learn More
2014 Father’s Day Surprise campaign RMHC Canada and our wonderful partners at WestJet, Cossette and RMHC Northern Alberta are thrilled and humbled to have been honoured with a number of industry awards in the past few weeks for our 2014 Father’s Day Surprise campaign. Learn More
20th Annual McCain Clear Lake Golf Classic Raises a Record Breaking $100,000 for Ronald McDonald Houses! Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada is thrilled to announce that in its 20th Anniversary year, the McCain Clear Lake Golf Classic held in beautiful Clear Lake, Manitoba on June 16th raised a record-breaking $100,000 for Ronald McDonald Houses! Learn More
A very special Father's Day Reunion Outpouring of support makes Joel Grimard’s return home extra special Learn More
Celebrating $3.2 Million Raised for Ronald McDonald Houses through 10 Years of Cargill FORE! The Houses! Cargill FORE! The Houses Golf Tournament has raised an incredible $3.2 Million in support of Canada’s 14 Ronald McDonald Houses and families with sick children across the country! Learn More
Ronald McDonald House Windsor Celebrates Groundbreaking at Windsor Regional Hospital The first ever Canadian Ronald McDonald House-Within-A-Hospital has begun construction inside Windsor Regional Hospital. Learn More
National Partner Brandsource Canada Launches New "Thanks for the Helping Hand" Initiative in Support of RMHC Canada Brandsource Canada proudly launches a new initiative in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada Learn More