Who stays at the Ronald McDonald House?
Last year 676 families just like yours with
hospitalized children checked in to our House and stayed for an
average of 6.3 days. These families were from 53 counties in N.C.,
11 other states, and 1 foreign country. Their children were here
for a variety of treatments, but here are the top diagnoses.
| TOP DIAGNOSES |
| Neonatal |
52% |
| Cancer |
16% |
| Renal / Urological |
7% |
| Cardiovascular |
5% |
| Neurological |
5% |
Last year, the Ronald McDonald House Family
Room had 17,111 visitors from 71 N.C. counties, 31 other states,
and 1 foreign country.
How are House operations funded?
It costs $73 to operate each room each night and
families are asked to pay $5 for each night they stay with us. The
gifts of generous donors, as shown below, allow us to make up the
difference between the actual cost of the room and the amount families
can pay.
Complete financial information is available on Guidestar.org.
Can children help the Ronald McDonald House?
Absolutely! Children can collect wish list items,
make goody bags, bake cookies, collect pennies, or occasionally
volunteer at the House with their parents or youth group. Give us
a call or check out our Make A
Difference section for more ideas.
Could someone speak to our group about the House?
Our Speaker's Bureau is happy to visit your
organization, show our video and talk about the House. Click
here to make arrangements via email or call us at (336) 723-0228
x19.
Where can I find basic information about the House?
Click here to download a PDF version of our Fact Sheet with the most commonly requested information about our House.
What are Luminaries and how can I be involved?
The Light A Luminary project is the major
fundraising event for the Ronald McDonald House. Luminaries are
sold in kits and each $5 kit contains 6 white bags, 6 candles and
sand. On December 24, luminaries are
lit and placed in neighborhoods in honor of families who stay at
the Ronald McDonald House. The project is coordinated by the Friends
of the Ronald McDonald House, and 100% of the proceeds directly
benefit the House.
Luminaries are available for purchase year round at the Ronald McDonald House and can be used for any special occasion.
Click here for information about how you can get involved.
