Read some of the amazing and inspiring stories from the families who have been directly impacted by Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW.
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Seven-year-old Bridgette has been coming to Ronald McDonald House since she was born. In fact, she’s such a frequent visitor that she refers to it as “The Castle” because it’s her second home.
Aiden was just 2 years old when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and underwent the vital medical care he needed. From the time of his initial diagnosis, the Ronald McDonald Learning Program was there providing support with referrals for Occupational Therapy and much-needed physiotherapy.
On a recent visit to the Family Room in Gosford, Makaya-Leigh’s mum, Amy, felt very supported and appreciated the opportunity to take a break from her daughter's hospital bedside. She was able to grab a cuppa and enjoy the company of the friendly and caring Volunteers.
At 32 weeks pregnant and feeling 'off', Krissie from Narrabri went for what she thought would be a quick visit to the midwife. With the doctors worried about both Krissie and her babies health the visit turned into an unexpected trip to the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle for an early delivery.
Proud grandparents, Lisa and Robert, have been coming to Ronald McDonald House Newcastle with granddaughter, Peyton, since she was born in 2008.
For Warners Bay family, the Jennings, 2019 was a tough year. Their eight-year-old son, Lucas has a medical condition which meant for over three months of the year he was either in a wheelchair, using crutches or on bed rest. When one member of the family is sick or injured, it can take a toll on the whole family.
When Stephanie and her family from Umina found out about the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Forster, they felt as though they “didn’t deserve the opportunity”. But like all families who have had a child with a serious illness or injury, they do. They deserve a break from it.
In 2015 when tiny hand-sized Hendrix was born at just 25 weeks weighing only 760grams, Uralla mum Amy cried. But coming back to Ronald McDonald House recently was a joyful and healing experience.
April and her partner Michael from Gunnedah never imagined they would need Ronald McDonald House, but now it's a place they will remember forever.
4-year-old Lyzer and his mum Tanelle have been enjoying using the Family Room recently after Lyzer visited for a routine blood transfusion as part of his treatment forLeukaemia.
