Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI

05/20/2026

Some stories can’t be told in just a few lines.

Blakily and Cooper both live with the same diagnosis, navigating good days and hard days side by side. Their journey has brought their family to Rochester more than once in search of answers and care.

At the Ronald McDonald House®, they found more than just a place to stay. They found support, understanding, and moments that made it all feel a little more manageable.

Read their full story:
👉 https://conta.cc/4dwme7A

05/14/2026

They didn’t come to Rochester for one child, but for two 💛

“There are days when you’ve already given all the mental energy you have,” Jordan, mom to Blakily and Cooper, shared. “Knowing dinner was taken care of, it took something off my plate I didn’t even know I was carrying.”

Moments like this may seem small, but for families, they mean everything.

Right now, your support helps provide more of them.

👉 Today, your gift goes twice as far: www.ronaldmcdonaldhousemnwi.org/give

05/13/2026

Join us for Welcome Wednesday on May 20 from 4–6 PM at the Ronald McDonald House.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, learning more about our mission, or seeing the impact of community support firsthand, we’d love to welcome you to the House.

Guests are welcome to stop by anytime during the two-hour window. Please sign up in advance so we can plan for your visit.

👉 Register here: https://conta.cc/4euJN2R

05/13/2026

Thank you, Merchants, for supporting our families!

We are humbled by the opportunity to provide a little bit of comfort where it's needed most. 💛

These Welcome Blankets were donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester with hopes of bringing warmth, reassurance, and a sense of home to guests.

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05/12/2026

Evelyn recently stopped by with a donation of birthday gifts she had received herself, hoping to help bring a little extra happiness to other children and families. 💛

Her family stayed at the House two years ago, which made the visit extra special for all of us.

05/11/2026

Kids at the Ronald McDonald House recently enjoyed an evening filled with seed planting, flower pot painting, and a special visit from Daisy 🌼

Tiny flower pots, messy paint, and lots of smiles made for a pretty great night at the House.

05/10/2026

Today is Mother’s Day 💛

As you celebrate the moms in your life, we’re thinking of the moms spending today in hospital rooms—showing strength in ways most of us will never see.

At the Ronald McDonald House®, they have a place to stay close, rest, and find support when they need it most.

Because when a child is sick, a mom doesn’t leave their side.

If you’d like to honor a mom today, you can do so here: https://conto.cc/3OLpKTo

05/08/2026

You may have seen a letter from us in your mailbox this week 💛

It shares the story of Blakily and Cooper—two siblings navigating the same diagnosis, often traveling to Rochester together for care.

At the Ronald McDonald House®, families find more than just a place to stay.

They find a place to stay strong.

Right now, your gift can go twice as far, thanks to the Astrup Family Foundation.

👉 www.ronaldmcdonaldhousemnwi.org/give

05/07/2026

May Day brought plenty of smiles thanks to a special visit from our friends at BAMCO McDonald's!

Families enjoyed fun activities, time together, and a visit from Frank, one of our beloved Pet Therapy dogs, who stopped by to help end the evening on a happy note.

05/04/2026

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who hold everything together. 💐

For some moms, this day looks very different. It’s spent in a hospital room, waiting, worrying, and staying strong for their child.

At the Ronald McDonald House, these moms have a place to stay, a warm meal, and the support of a community that understands what they’re going through.

This Mother’s Day, you can honor a mom you love by supporting a mom who needs it most.

💛 Make a gift in her honor and help a family stay close: https://conta.cc/48zzy9L

04/30/2026

Jude and his family are on their way home! 💛