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We welcome families and provide them with a home away from home at a difficult time. Here’s what you can expect at our house.
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Keeping our families close to their sick
children makes all the difference. And so do our supporters.
Family Stories
Jessica has had many different medical journeys throughout her life and one of these special journeys brought us to find a 'home away...
Ronald McDonald House has been a “home-away-from-home” for Roxanne Adams and her son Justin for the past 18 years.
When Roxanne...
On February 19, 2015, Annie and Trevor Power from Moncton, New Brunswick, welcomed a new baby boy to their family. Evan arrived early,...
Brooklyn Gillis entered the world weighing just 1 lb. and 15 oz.
Her early arrival was a surprise to new parents, Vanessa Gaudet...
The Crilley family’s journey began on July 27, 2016.
Twelve-year-old Sadie remembers that day clearly. After experiencing headaches...
On June 18, 2016, Natalie and Quintin Prinsloo welcomed their 11th child Abigail to the world.
Before Natalie had given...
At one o’clock in the morning on October 29, 2015, Jennifer Mullin woke up to severe back pain. Just over 26 weeks pregnant with twins,...
Cassidy and Cailey Patterson, from Seeley’s Cove, New Brunswick, have been coming to Ronald McDonald House for as long as they can...
Butterscotch.
That was the name sixteen year old Becca Schofield from Riverview, New Brunswick decided to give her brain tumour....
Sophie LeBlanc from Dieppe, New Brunswick gave birth to her daughter Zoe prematurely at 31 weeks.
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Mallory Powell from Charlottetown, PEI first stayed at Ronald McDonald House after she gave birth to her baby girl Ella at 24 weeks....
When Darla Langille-Schumann from Amherst, Nova Scotia was born she was diagnosed with a cleft lip and palette and a hole in her heart....
When Michael Rumsby from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 13, his mom Michelle knew that she...
Tricia and Barry MacIntyre from Little Brasd’or, Cape Breton and parents to six year old Kaylee remember the day when their life changed....
Jason Thorpe of Quispamsis, New Brunswick, was 9 years old when he first stepped foot
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Every family has a story.
Our Home has been made brighter by people like you, our donors and volunteers.
Read some of our family stories here.
Why it All Matters
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Atlantic offers family-centered programs that promote healing and togetherness including Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms.
What’s New
April 12, 2018
From her family’s kitchen in Vancouver to Chopped Canada Teen in Toronto to Ronald McDonald House in Halifax, 18-year-old Justine Balin has taken...
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April 9, 2018
We’re excited to share that the second annual Ronald McDonald House PJ Walk for Kids is coming to Saint John!
Did you know that more than...
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April 6, 2018
On December 11, 2017, our Ronald McDonald Family Room® in Halifax officially opened the doors to its new home at the IWK Health Centre!...
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November 20, 2017
Imagine if your birthday could make a difference in the lives of families with sick children. It can!
Heidi decided to turn her 10th...
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November 7, 2017
Caroline Guinard bought her first Rubik's Cube in middle school when she randomly picked one up at a science museum gift shop. After watching...
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November 6, 2017
For one lucky golfer, our 20th Ronald McDonald House Golf Classic turned out to be the best one yet. Barry Gaul from Scotiabank, a...
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May 8, 2017
In 2016, Ronald McDonald Houses across the country entered a beautiful partnership with Chatters Salons.
Chatters chose Ronald McDonald House...
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February 6, 2017
It is impossible not to be inspired by Becca Schofield.
This past December, at the age of seventeen, her doctors told her that the brain cancer...
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February 5, 2017
Ashley McKim has been a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Moncton since the very beginning.
“I remember when I was told about...
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Connect With Us
On Facebook
Tune into Global Halifax News at 6pm tonight to hear from Jason as he gears up to leave. And, we'll be keeping you posted on his whereabouts throughout his journey!
To donate, visit: www.rmhccanada.ca/MaritimeTour
#KeepingFamiliesClose
www.getintheloop.app.link/rmhahalifax
GetintheLoop is an offers platform that helps businesses connect with local consumers! It's FREE, and for every download via the link above, RMHC Atlantic will receive a $1 donation!
#KeepingFamiliesClose
We're seeking volunteer groups to prepare dinner for our families at our House & Family Room! These groups help ensure that our families have access to a home-cooked meal while they’re traveling for their sick child.
For more info, contact homefordinner@rmhcatlantic.ca.
#KeepingFamiliesClose
Please take a moment to read his story and to support his goal to raise $20,000!
https://www.rmhccanada.ca/fundraiser/Maritime-Bike-Tour-in-Memory-and-Honour-of-Rebecca-Schofield
You're an inspiration! Thank you both!
Interested in setting up your own lemonade stand fundraiser? Contact fundraising@rmhcatlantic.ca to recieve your coin box and get started!
GetintheLoop is an offers platform that helps businesses connect with local consumers! It's useful, it's FREE, and for every download via the link above, RMHC Atlantic will receive a $1 donation!
#KeepingFamiliesClose #Halifax
On Twitter
Today's the day! Jason's hitting the road on a tour of the Maritime provinces to raise $20K for RMHC Atlantic.
Tune into @globalhalifax News at 6pm tonight to learn about Jason's journey!
To donate, visit: https://t.co/MJsy07z1zc
#KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/vIzxv5QbG2
We're truly inspired by the initiative and dedication of Jason Thorpe, who will departing tomorrow to bicycle across the Maritime provinces to fundraise for RMHC Atlantic.
Please take a moment to read his story and to support his goal to raise $20,000!
https://t.co/xj003yjfle https://t.co/av88rfvqBA
Our annual @WestJet Raffle is back!
Get your tickets today for a chance to win a round-trip for two to anywhere WestJet flies! The draw will take place on Sept 12th at our (SOLD OUT) Golf Classic fundraiser. For more info, contact kayla @rmhcatlantic.ca
#KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/84PX2Hqbvq
Our team is growing! We're hiring a Finance Manager for a new position with RMHC Atlantic. Join our incredible team and help make a difference for families with sick children.
For more information or to apply, visit:
https://t.co/VRAKmVv8LR
#KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/sd02LGuvpR
A HUGE thanks to the amazing Owen and Sierra Pelletier, who set up this AWESOME lemonade stand in their community to raise money for RMHC Atlantic.
You're an inspiration! Thank you both!
Interested in setting up… https://t.co/Wz01WByB24
Thank you to our incredible National Partners @mccainfoods, who offer @RMHCCanada impactful and ongoing support that directly benefits the families that visit our House and Family Rooms.
They're also a Family Sponsor for our 2019 Golf Classic in September!
#KeepingFamiliesClose https://t.co/Xwk8CKtRVh
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