The Power of One The Founder of Ronald McDonald House and Its Impact

In 1984, Ronald McDonald House Charities was officially established in memory of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc, a strong advocate for children. In 1984, the 6-bedroom house opened its doors as a home away from home for families with a child facing a medical crisis. Dr. Bell was the driving force behind ... The very first Ronald McDonald House opens on October 15, 1974 in Philadelphia with the help of Dr. Audrey Evans, a pediatric oncologist at Children's Hospital ... We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. The groundbreaking was held on July 8, 1981, and exactly one year to the day, the Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida opened its doors. The original ... RMHC of the Ohio Valley was born in 1988, with many founding families still deeply committed to the mission. McDonald's remains our founding and forever ... The first Ronald McDonald House opened in 1974 and was inspired by Kim Hill. Kim was four-year-old who battled leukemia while her dad, Fred, a Philadelphia ... Ronald McDonald House Charities UK has been operating for over 34 years, since construction began on the first House in 1989. “Ray Kroc Heritage Society donors continue the legacy of Ray Kroc, in whose memory RMHC was founded.” Read about the honorees. In Oklahoma City, a group of concerned citizens came together in 1980 and formed the first board of directors for Ronald McDonald House Oklahoma City. The board ...