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As Arizonans continue to navigate the impacts of coronavirus, many stepped up in a big way to help families seeking medical care for their critically ill or injured children. This August, Bashas’ Family of Stores hosted a fundraiser benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities® at all Bashas’ and Food City stores statewide. Continue Reading Bashas’ Raises $132,000 for the House...
At just 14-years-old, Elijah has spent more time in a hospital than most people spend in their lifetime. Born with a congenital heart defect, the teenager has undergone six open heart surgeries. This past August, after he started fainting, Elijah was diagnosed with heart failure, resulting in another surgery to replace a valve. Doctors then discovered a blood clot in his brain that required an additional surgery. Continue Reading Keeping Close: Elijah’s Story...
You may have heard the enthusiasts raving that pumpkin spice everything is back for Fall. But in Arizona, we know that Autumn doesn’t truly come around for a couple more months, or at least until temperatures are consistently below 90 degrees. Here in the Valley of the Sun, we’re still experiencing the dog days of summer. And although I’ve been enjoying the slightly cooler temperatures the past week, I know were not quite out of the doghouse yet. Continue Reading Kerry’s Corner: October 2020...
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHCCNAZ), a local nonprofit providing a “home-away-from-home” for families traveling to the Valley to receive medical care for their child, has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Ginger Sykes Torres and Michael Cyrino were Continue Reading Ronald McDonald House Announces New Board Members...
For our Guest Services Manager Bev, working at Ronald McDonald House® is more than just a job. It is a work of heart. That’s because Bev knows exactly what it’s like to be far from home when your child is sick. At two-years old Bev’s daughter Dannielle was diagnosed with a one-in-a-million heart issue. As a single mom with two other kids, Bev and her family found themselves hundreds of miles from home during extremely stressful circumstances Continue Reading A Work of Heart: Bev’s Story...
Progress is defined as the forward or onward movement toward a destination. Progress assures us that we are not standing still and that there are places to go. As uncertain and unprecedented as the past few months have been, we have all held on to every sign or inkling that made us feel like we were making progress, that we were moving forward. Continue Reading Kerry’s Corner: September 2020...
