Lakeland Friends of RMHC Alberta

April is Organ Donation Awareness Month, and 14-year-old Erin is now recovering in hospital after receiving a liver transplant almost three weeks ago. When Er...in's family got the call saying there was a liver available, they left the Ronald McDonald House in Calgary to go to the Ronald McDonald House in Edmonton. Erin's family is so grateful for RMHC Alberta and the home environment it offers for Erin, giving her the opportunity to be a 'normal' teenager. "The Ronald McDonald House is the one place where you can be 'unmedical'," Mom Melanie says. "It provides a sense of normalcy when you have no normalcy." To read more of Erin's story, please subscribe to our April newsletter by signing up on our home page at rmhcalberta.org. See more

RMHC Alberta provides a sense of home; giving families a place to sleep, eat, restore, and receive the support of community. This made all the difference for th...e MacLeod family who stayed at RMHC Alberta for a total of 367 combined nights over seven separate stays, while Khai was being treated in Edmonton for a multivisceral organ transplant. When families stay together, sick children get stronger. #FamilyIsMedicine #KeepingFamiliesClose See more

RMHC Alberta kicked off Fries for RMHC in our Houses this week! We are grateful to McDonald's Canada restaurants and crew for their support of our families. ...You can be a fry-lanthropist too! Until May 10, proceeds from every order of fries go towards helping families with sick children in your community! See more

Buying fries at McDonald's never felt so good! Until May 10, a portion of the proceeds from every order of fries purchased McDonald's Canada will help families ...with sick children in your community. And don't forget to ask to Round Up your total order to the nearest dollar to support RMHC Alberta, all year long. #KeepingFamiliesClose See more

Today is the day! Thank you to the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. Update: The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation online 50/50 with net proceeds support...ing RMHC Alberta is now scheduled for Monday when the Edmonton Oilers play Montreal. Tickets will be available from 9am to 11pm MT at EdmontonOilers.com/5050 See more

Greg Durda is a longstanding supporter of RMHC Alberta, and dedicates over 150 hours yearly to volunteering and fundraising efforts in the Peace Region. Greg'...s son Matthew lost his battle to cancer when he was seven years old, and during Matthew's fight the Durda family called RMHC Alberta home. Wanting to give back, over the years Greg has spearheaded two of RMHC Alberta's signature events, taking over the Randy Greg Golf Tour and creating Shoot for the House -- the single largest one-day non-registered fundraising shoot in Canada, which continues to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for RMHC Alberta more than eight years later. Thank you Greg for your commitment to our mission, and for championing our organization - a shining example of so many of our thousands of event volunteers across the province, who help out through sponsorship, on organizing committees, or with critical tasks day-of. Our events are a success because of all of you. #NVW2021 #NationalVolunteerWeek #KeepingFamiliesClose See more

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek and over the coming days we'll be shining the spotlight on a few of our volunteers across the province. Whether they work in our f...our Houses as front desk hosts, bakers, house refreshers, or shuttle drivers, or whether they volunteer to make our fundraising events a success, we couldn't do the work that we do without them. This year has been difficult without the usual roster of friendly faces in our Houses - including our Home for Dinner meal groups and our recreational volunteers, to name a few. We are so thankful to those essential volunteers who have helped us throughout the pandemic, and we thank them for weathering the ups and downs of the past year with us. Our volunteers are critical to ensuring we're looking after our families day in and day out. We look forward to a time when our Houses and events can be full of volunteers again, but until then we offer our gratitude and wish health & safety to you all. #NVW2021 #KeepingFamiliesClose See more

It’s not even 11 and the pot is over $25,000. It’s so exciting to watch the numbers go up! Updated: with tonight’s postponement the 50/50 for Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta will happen on Monday, April 19!!

Friday’s 50/50 benefits Alberta’s Ronald McDonald Houses.

Registration is open for the 2nd annual provincial #HustlefortheHouseAB! Last year, our community rallied in support of RMHC Alberta families, with over 1,500 p...articipants from 124 communities lacing up to raise over $225,000! Can you help us raise even more this year?! NEW this year is the four-legged furry friend category! We're inviting your pets to hustle right along with us. Register your pet and receive a bandana! Whether you walk, run, bike, bark or even hustle on horseback, don't miss your chance! Sign up today: https://rmhcalberta.org/events/

Hear from healthcare partners across Canada on the value of a partnership with RMHC, and the important role we play in keeping families together and close to th...e care their sick child needs. We are so grateful for our Alberta Health Services hospital partners in Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer and the work we do together to support family-centred care. #FamilyIsMedicine #KeepingFamiliesClose

The Vo family stayed at RMHC Alberta in Edmonton for 91 nights when Taya had a liver transplant, and Mom was her living donor. Having family close by for hugs helped Taya get stronger. #FamilyIsMedicine #KeepingFamiliesClose

At RMHC Alberta, families find the comforts of home -- such as warm meals, play areas, kitchen use, laundry facilities, and private family suites -- just steps ...away from their sick child in hospital. This made all the difference for the French family, who had three separate stays in two of Alberta's Ronald McDonald Houses, for their daughter Clara. RMHC Alberta took care of the little things, so the French family could focus on being there for their daughter. When families stay together, sick children get stronger. #FamilyIsMedicine #KeepingFamiliesClose See more

Registration is now open for our provincial Charity Golf Classic series! Four tournaments in four locations across the province this June. Join us for 18 holes of golf in support of RMHC Alberta families. To register, go to: https://rmhcalberta.org/eve/2021/6/1/charity-golf-classics/

Happy Easter from RMHC Alberta Houses to yours! Thank you to National Mission Partner HERSHEY'S for filling our families' baskets with Eggies! For every pack of Eggies you buy this Easter, Hershey's will hide a pack for families staying at RMHC across Canada. #BuyOneHideOne

For 35 years, RMHC Alberta has helped tens of thousands of families stay together, near their sick children in hospital. When families stay together, sick children get stronger. #FamilyIsMedicine #KeepingFamiliesClose

The Fabrick family checked out last week after 25 nights in our Calgary House and baby Charlie just turned one-month-old! He looks pretty cute showing off his R...MHC Alberta onesie! Charlie arrived 8 weeks early in Drumheller, and was rushed to the Foothills NICU shortly thereafter. Charlie surpassed all expectations and goals set for him by his care team, and after a week he was transferred to the Level 2 NICU at Rockyview General Hospital where he gained weight and grew stronger. In honour of #WorldPrematurityDay yesterday, Charlie's Dad Joel shared these photos with us. "We got to be with him each day thanks to the support of the Ronald McDonald House, and don't know how we would have gotten through this difficult time without all the hospitality," Joel says. "We don't know how we will ever repay our gratitude, but we will be strong advocates and cheerleaders for the Ronald McDonald House for the rest of our lives." We wish all the best to baby Charlie, Joel, and Tracy as they continue to settle back in at home! #KeepingFamiliesClose

#NationalPhilanthropyDay is a celebration of the giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement that makes our communities better and stronger places. Today RM...HC Alberta would like to acknowledge all of our stakeholders and supporters who help us keep families together during the most difficult times in their lives. It has been a challenging year for us all, yet our supporters have stepped up to the plate. These families - including the Pelletiers, the Gorhams, the Websdales, and the Leffingwells - who have recently checked out of our Houses after a combined total stay of 157 nights relied on your support and generosity in order to travel for their child's medical treatment. On behalf of all the families we continue to serve, happy #NPD2020

Lace up your skates - or grab your broom - and give families the gift of togetherness! Challenge a team in your cohort during the month of February and raise mo...ney for RMHC Alberta! COVID-19 has given us the opportunity to reimagine two of our most successful events, and combine them into one! This is a way to bring our hockey & curling community together safely, while still raising much-needed funds for our organization. Register today at https://bit.ly/3mxdDFC. You'll receive a team package, famous striped socks, and a fundraising toolkit! We look forward to seeing you at local rinks across Alberta! #KeepingFamiliesClose

To kick off the #FriesForGood campaign, our Edmonton House ordered in McDonald's Canada for families tonight! Until November 30, a portion of the proceeds from all fries sold will support RMHC Alberta families.

We're proud of the results of a recent RBC Economic Impact study showing that RMHC Alberta saved families almost $6.5 million in 2019, and Ronald McDonald House... Charities Canada saved families $48 million. It's hard to put a price on the kind of support we offer the hundreds of families that come through our doors each year, but this underscores the economic value of our services in this province. #KeepingFamiliesClose

There are new ways to help families with sick children in your community thanks to McDonald's Canada! From Nov. 10-30 a portion of the proceeds for every fry pu...rchased will support RMHC families. And you can ask to Round Up your order to the nearest dollar to support RMHC, all year. #FriesForGood #KeepingFamiliesClose

Have a cookie Support a wonderful cause In memory of Princess Emma, Beantrees Cafe will be donating 25% of cookie sales from Tuesday to Saturday to the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Edmonton, Cold Lake branch.

Our community was rocked by a tragic loss this week, as our own beloved warrior Princess Em lay down her sword and raised her hands in victory to the heavens. ...She was a beautiful and funny little girl, and I was so blessed and honoured to have been a part of her life, and to have had the chance to be changed just by knowing her. In honour of princess Emma’s beautiful life, and her amazing light, I am donating 25% of sales from my holiday minis November 14/15 and November 28/29 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta, Edmonton House in Em’s name. Keep your eyes open for more info, or message the page. Fly high sweet Princess, and rest in victory Say hi to my Sawyer

Lace up your skates or grab your broom and support Alberta's Ronald McDonald Houses at the Winterland Invitational. Register at: https://rmhcalberta.org/event//2/5/winterland-invitational/

Join us virtually for dinner! On November 19, order & pick up your meal from one of our amazing partner restaurants, and hop online for a gathering hosted by co...ok, cookbook author, and food columnist Dinner with Julie! Since we can't hold our galas physically this fall, we still want to partner with local restaurants in our community while getting together safely in support of #RMHCAlberta families. You can find tickets, participating restaurants, and delicious (seriously, delicious) menus for Taste of Home - from Home! at rmhcalberta.org/events Tickets are $100 for adults ($50 tax receipt); $25 for youth (no tax receipt); and $50 to attend the virtual gathering (no meal). See you on November 19!

This year, in place of our usual Taste of Home Galas, we’re doing something a little different. In the interest of all of our health & safety, we’re doing our T...aste of Home - from Home! Gather your friends and family and choose a meal from one of our partner restaurants. Once you choose your menu option, pick up your dinner curbside on November 19 and hop online to connect with us virtually for a one-night-only event. This is a great opportunity to enjoy great food and great company for a great cause! Participating cities include Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat and Red Deer. But don’t worry - if you don’t live in one of these city centres, you can still buy a virtual ticket and join us for online programming from 7 - 8pm. Ticket prices are $100 for the adult menu option (with a $50 tax receipt); $25 for the youth menu option; and $50 for a virtual option (no meal) only. We invite you to help us reimagine our galas in order to safely allow you to support #RMHCAlberta families from the comfort of your own home. We look forward to ‘seeing’ you! Register at rmhcalberta.org or click the link in our bio. #KeepingFamiliesClose #TOHFromHome

We are thankful for family. For the hundreds of families who come through our doors each year across the province. For the families who are able to stay togethe...r due to the support of a Ronald McDonald House, and for the families who are able to leave together after navigating their child's medical journey. Tanya Ryan & Grant Galway took baby Cooper home to Fox Lake after 55 nights in time to celebrate Thanksgiving. Cooper was born premature, and his parents were grateful for the support we were able to offer them. Happy Thanksgiving weekend to your families, during these challenging times. We wish you health, happiness and safety. #KeepingFamiliesClose

Five-year-old Daxton Schlosser's family has spent a total of 203 nights at RMHC Alberta. When he left last weekend after his most recent stay of 49 nights, Daxt...on got an extra special surprise. Not only did he get his trip to the Magic Room, but Daxton's family surprised him with his biggest wish of all...a puppy named Zero! The family was contacted by a breeder who offered them a special price on the pup after a note was put out on social media. They were able to raise the funds for the puppy through friends and family, and Daxton met his puppy outside the Edmonton House. Now, we're not saying that our Magic Room should officially offer puppies from now on...but we're not NOT saying it either! #KeepingFamiliesClose

Monopoly is back at McDonald's Canada and this year you can play to support RMHC families! From October 6 - November 9 you have the chance to win $1,000 for you...rself and $1,000 for RMHC Alberta by collecting all three RMHC properties. It's a win-win for everyone! Help us keep families with sick children together and close to the care they need. #KeepingFamiliesClose

Twins Mindy & Tommy were born two months early, and the Moosewah family stayed the past 17 nights at the Red Deer House until they were able to take them home t...o Saddle Lake. Lucky for the twins, they have big sister Adriana looking out for them! Did you know that Neonatal/NICU care accounts for 48% of the families who stay in the Red Deer House? #KeepingFamiliesClose

Scott Irwin, Phoebe McFarlane, and baby Luella Dawn were one of the first families to stay in our Medicine Hat House. Baby Luella arrived ahead of a planned ind...uction, via emergency C-section but needed to stay a few days in the NICU to grow stronger. Scott & Phoebe described the House as a blessing. "We can't express our gratitude enough for having us. Without it - we don't know what we would have done." For more on this family's story, please sign up to receive our newsletter at www.rmhcalberta.org #KeepingFamiliesClose

We said goodbye to baby Ezekiel and his family last week, after they stayed 38 nights in the Edmonton House. Ezekiel had surgery after he was born, and Mom Mael...a and Grandmother Ladina are looking forward to bringing him home to Grande Prairie to be reunited with his big brother Finley. Maela picked out two quilts from the quilt room - one for each of her boys. #KeepingFamiliesClose

Join RMHC Alberta as they walk through the new Ronald McDonald House in Medicine Hat!!