Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto
240 McCaul Street M5T 1W5 Toronto, ON, Canada

Violet and Sarah, sisters and RMHC Toronto School students, built a snow fort during recess. This week, some kids at our House returned to in-person learning, while others chose to continue virtually. Read more about how our School is supporting students with both online and in-class learning this semester: bit.ly/3aFDmZz

We are feeling the love from a helping hearts fundraiser by McDonald's Canada owner/operator Frank Magno and his crew in Brampton and Mississauga. Frank recently shared why supporting families at RMHC Toronto is important and personal for his family. Read his story here: bit.ly/3dpzn4V

Jessica is smiling because she got a coffee and helped families by rounding up for RMHC. When you visit your local McDonald's Canada, ask to round up your order to the nearest dollar to support families with a seriously ill child in your community. You'll be helping moms like Jessica, who stayed at RMHC Toronto while her sons were seriously ill. Please share this post to let everyone know you’re planning to Round Up for RMHC!

For the Perreira-Jardine family, being together is extra special this Family Day. They had to stay at RMHC Toronto to be by baby Wolfe’s side in the hospital when he was born prematurely. Now, they are happy to be home and watching Wolfe grow everyday. Wishing everyone a #HappyFamilyDay filled with time together.

Happy Lunar New Year Keanna and other kids at our House celebrated by creating their own dancing dragon craft in our virtual program session.

One of the most generous, powerful, and surprisingly simple ways to support families is by including RMHC Toronto in your will. "Giving in my will is a way to help families in crisis even after I’m gone, says Susan, a Legacy Circle donor. Sign up to receive a free will guide and learn how Legacy Circle donors make a promise to our families, forever. Learn more at http://bit.ly/3rHsnUV #KeepingFamiliesClose #RMHCToronto

Brothers and best friends It can be scary for Brayson to hear about his baby brother’s heart disease, but staying at RMHC Toronto means he can see he’s okay after treatments and be comforted by his parents.

Emmett is one of the many kids at RMHC Toronto who enjoyed building and decorating their very own chocolate haunted house. Thank you Mars Wrigley for your support to host this creative - and delicious - virtual activity to safely bring RMHC Toronto families together for some Halloween fun. Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

Read this family's story: https://bit.ly/32SXhQ4

Three-year-old Siena and her mom, Randa, needed a safe place to call home when they came to Toronto from Halifax for Siena's cancer treatment. Randa shares how staying at RMHC Toronto gave her peace of mind as she stayed by her daughter's side: https://bit.ly/3mnjj4W

All Kelly wants this Christmas is for her family to be together. Her family is at our House, 3,088 kms away from their home in St. John’s, NL, for baby Thomas to receive medical care. You can give the Gift of Nights this holiday season to provide families like Kelly’s a safe and comforting home at RMHC Toronto over the holidays. Please give the Gift of Nights: https://bit.ly/38RScvq

Bella and her parents just arrived home in Saskatchewan after staying at RMHC Toronto. The family expected to spend 3 weeks in Toronto, which turned into 3 months for Bella’s treatments, surgeries, and bowel transplant assessment. I’m thankful for the support at RMHC Toronto, it’s the biggest blessing, says mom, Kyla. We wish the family well back at home.

Our Family Room at Markham Stouffville Hospital has officially re-opened! We have implemented new processes so we can safely support family members staying close to their seriously ill child in the hospital. While things may look different, our care and hospitality remains the same. #keepingfamiliesclose

Chris, a long-time RMHC Toronto supporter, says buying weekly Catch the Ace tickets is his new favourite way to give. It’s a feel good moment when I buy my tickets for the next weeks raffle, because I could win the Ace jackpot and 50% of the proceeds are supporting families. It’s a win-win for everyone. Thank you for your support, Chris! Experience the anticipation of winning for yourself and buy tickets to Catch the Ace https://bit.ly/35BL4kT

Being located in downtown Toronto, you’d never expect to see beauty and nature at RMHC Toronto. Our House was purposefully designed with outdoor spaces since nature can be grounding and comforting during a stressful time.

Corinne is giving a warm welcome to family members arriving at our Family Room at Health Sciences North We are so excited that our Family Room has re-opened with new processes in place to safely support families staying close to their seriously ill child.

Colton is holding his own original painting of Flanders Fields. Students at RMHC Toronto School created an art display at our front desk for everyone at our House to appreciate this significant symbol of peace. #lestweforget

We will forever be grateful to RMHC Toronto for giving us a place to stay when the fifth member of our family joined us unexpectedly at 27 weeks, weighing 2.3 pounds. The House allowed us to stay together, which made this difficult time easier.

From 19 rooms at our first House on Dundas Street West to 81 rooms at our current House on McCaul Street.

Thank you Mark, Vanessa, Maxi, Dylan, Ronan, Mila, and Axel Mulroney for sponsoring Thanksgiving. Colton and his parents, Kathryn and Curtis, are enjoying a classic turkey dinner together at RMHC Toronto. We’re so thankful for the Mulroney family for helping us give families a very happy thanksgiving.

As we go into the Thanksgiving weekend, we are feeling thankful for our generous donors who make it possible for babies like Josiah to snuggle up to mom. What are you feeling thankful for this year?

Monopoly is back at McDonald's Canada and you could win $1,000 for you and $1,000 for a Ronald McDonald House of your choice! We're so grateful for this generous initiative to support RMHC Toronto families like the Andersons (pictured here) who stayed at our House for baby Manning's medical treatment. Visit your local McDonald's to play Monopoly until November 9, 2020.

Leaving home for your infant son to be listed for a heart transplant is scary enough as it is. But imagine doing it during the COVID-19 crisis. Carolyn, mom to Josiah, had those feelings of fear and anxiety as she came to Toronto from New Brunswick earlier this year to wait for a new heart. "I can't put the feeling of being here into words. RMHC Toronto saved our lives," says Carolyn. She shares how staying at the House is supporting her family as Josiah's journey to a new heart continues https://bit.ly/3izJYJm

Happy two year anniversary to the RMHC Cookie at McDonald's Canada. Two years ago, families at our House celebrated the launch of this brand new menu item. Since then, proceeds from every cookie sold supports our House and Family Rooms. Now you know that RMHC Cookies aren't just tasty, but they also help keep families together. #sharesomecookie

It's only been a few weeks since RMHC Toronto School started, but students are already advancing academically, socially, and emotionally. Here, Eshaal created this toy car and was taking it for a test ride Students like Eshaal are enjoying the unique learning activities and the opportunity to connect with people who understand what they are going through.

Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have