Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House

Read for the House starts on Monday, but our friend and Ronald McDonald Camp camper, Matthew, is getting started early. He's reading his favorite book, "Fear is a Choice" by cancer survivor and NFL player James Conner. Your child can sign up to help kids in need by reading, too! Visit www.PhilaRMH.org/Read for more information.

We can't wait to talk with Lu Ann Cahn about her amazing book! Join us on February 25 by signing up now at www.PhilaRMH.org/BookClub.

It's one thing to prepare for a storm, and another to confront one head-on. This past year has been a challenge, but thanks to the support of you, our community, we were able to continue serving families who rely so heavily on our support. To watch our full video on how we did in 2020 and our plans for 2021, visit www.PhilaRMH.org/ALookAhead.

Meet Kyle & Kaleb Zabinksy! In 2015, their parents and grandparents called our House their home for 4 months after Kaleb was diagnosed with a rare birth defect while in utero and they were unexpectedly delivered at 29 weeks. They come back and stay every once in a while when they are in town for check-ups at CHOP. We’re so glad to see them doing so well! Mom says, During a very dark time, the House brought hope, comfort, rest, and nourishment. I will never forget the warm ...greetings after a long day in the hospital, all of the amazing amenities, and the most delicious meals. It allowed me to fully focus on the health of my sons and my entire family is incredibly grateful for the staff and volunteers that make this special place possible. Their service had a deep impact on my life." If you’d like to help us support families like Kyle and Kaleb’s, visit www.PhilaRMH.org/Donate!

Read for the House starts next Monday! Your child can sign up and get access to a month-long calendar of educational activities, all while helping the families we support. Visit www.PhilaRMH.org/Read to get started now! Thank you to our sponsors, Advantage Auto Tags and Insurance and Newtown Insurance Professionals.

We are honored to have Lori Gottlieb participating as a guest author in our Book Club!

If you have been to the House, then odds are you have met our incredible volunteer, Ceil Drum, who has been pouring her heart into our organization since she got involved back in 1996. Ceil also happens to be one of the world's best bakers--and our kitchen staff bakes her banana muffin recipe for our families all the time. Ceil has given us permission to share her secret recipe with the world! Now, you can enjoy her banana muffins in your own home. Trust us, you won't regret... making this amazing treat this autumn! Let us know what you think and we will be sure to share your comments with Ceil. www.PhilaRMH.org/BananaBread

#ShowYourStripes with our RMHC Philly Coloring Pages! Print yours now at www.PhilaRMH.org/Coloring-Pages and share your personalized art with us. (Tag us @PhilaRMH!)

Happy belated birthday to the wONEder twins, Maeve and Carys Cogan (aka the Baby Coggies)! These are not costumes--these girls are *actual* superheroes! <3 <3 (Thank you to Dress Up The House for bringing the Halloween fun for our families again this year!)

Wow! We are just over $2,000 away from reaching our Champions of Hope fundraising goal. Help push us over the edgeevery single dollar counts! Visit www.PhilaRMH.org/Champions to watch the Champions of Hope video and donate. Your support means more this year than ever for the countless families who rely on the moments of "normal" provided by the House. We appreciate everyone who has contributed. We can't thank you enough!

Attention musicians: this RMHC cigar box guitar could be yours! #ShowYourStripes with this one-of-a-kind instrument hand-crafted by our very own Chef Patrick. Chances are on sale for just $15 at www.PhilaRMH.org/Guitar, and a winner will be pulled on 10/29.

We love all of the #ShowYourStripes photos that are being posted! Here are just a few of our favorites from Steve Blount of GCM Built, Salli Mickelberg & Marlene Weinberg, Ashley Eberly, and Kurt Ro - Thrivent. Visit www.PhilaRMH.org/ShowYourStripes to download coloring pages, a printable striped mask, and more fun ways to show your support.

Have you spotted the #StripedToyota? Thanks to our Official Automotive Sponsor TOYOTA for providing a safe and comfortable ride for us this fall! #ShowYourStripes #ReadingTerminalMarket Reading Terminal Market

Big thanks to Brayden and his teammates from Marlton Baseball for raising $250 and collecting a TON of paper products, snacks, sodas, condiments, and more that will provide comfort for our families. Your efforts are an amazing example of how our community comes together to lift up families in need. Thank you!!

Our friends from Fox & Roach/Trident Charities sure know how to Show Their Stripes! Thank you so much for your enthusiastic support of our mission. Let's keep #ShowYourStripes going! Visit www.PhilaRMH.org/ShowYourStripes for fun ways you can show your support for the families we serve.

Our encore presentation of the 2020 Champions of Hope Awards has just begun! Tune in now at www.PhilaRMH.org/Encore

We invite you to tune in TONIGHT for an encore presentation of the 2020 Champions of Hope Event! You’ll hear inspiring stories from our guest families about groups and individuals who have demonstrated their unwavering kindness this year. You’ll also get to enjoy a musical treat from the talented Marc Martel along with the amazing Ronald McDonald Camp campers. You won’t want to miss it! Watch tonight at 7:00pm at www.PhilaRMH.org/Encore.

Yesterday we celebrated our 46th anniversary with the premiere presentation of the 2020 Champions of Hope event. We invite you to tune in on Saturday for an encore presentation! You won't want to miss it as we hear from some guest families, celebrate the kindness of our neighbors, and remember why our community of comfort and hope is so important. Visit www.PhilaRMH.org/Encore at 7:00pm this Saturday, October 17, to watch!

There's still time to win this one-of-a-kind cigar box guitar decked out in RMHC stripes, hand crafted by our own Chef Patrick! Buy your chances now at www.PhilaRMH.org/Guitar. Winner will be announced on October 29. #ShowYourStripes

It's almost show time! Our red carpet host, Grace, got a ride to the red carpet in our beautiful #StripedToyota, thanks to our Official Automotive Sponsor TOYOTA There's still time to donate and watch! Visit www.PhilaRMH.org/Champions now. The show starts at 6:30pm! #ShowYourStripes