Gabe’s journey to a new heart.

04/09/2026

Curious about the Ronald McDonald House? Come see us 🌿

Join us for Welcome Wednesday on April 15 from 1–3 PM to learn more about our mission and how you can support families when they need it most.

Please register using the link below so we can plan accordingly:

👉 https://conta.cc/4r1RtvT

02/14/2026

I am so grateful for Naleena’s gift of life. She is literally in our hearts.

02/01/2026

This is a local organization, helping families living with congenital heart disease, providing AED machines to local businesses, and more.

Would you consider donating to a local nonprofit, making a difference to so many in Southern MN.

Happy Heart Month!

We are grateful to all of you that support our organization and help us spread CHD Awareness. Throughout the month we will share some of the ways we are helping to raise awareness and spread hope.

Did you know in the state of Minnesota, an average number of 2 babies are born with CHD, PER DAY?!

01/29/2026

It’s Wishlist Wednesday at the Ronald McDonald House®. 💛

This week, we’re in need of a few everyday essentials that help keep our House running smoothly for families:
• Baby wipes
• Toilet bowl cleaner
• Plastic disposable forks

If you’re heading to the store or placing an online order, adding one of these items is a simple way to make a meaningful difference. Thank you for helping care for families in these small but important ways.

01/04/2026

Small tabs, big impact! ❤️

It's time to start your 2026 pop tab collections! Pop tabs help support families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts while their children receive medical care. By donating the tabs you collect to RMHC CTMA, you can turn something small into something meaningful!

Learn more about pop tabs on our website, https://www.rmhc-ctma.org/get-involved/pop-tabs.

12/23/2025

This post was shared on a transplant page, it is not my photo.

I cannot help but paise at the tragically beautiful message this represents . Life from loss. Imagine tge gift to the waiting families. And imagine knowing a part of your loved one lives on in another.

“Caught a glimpse of the midwest transplant jet with a couple hearts enroute today. I had to pause and say a prayer for the donors family, the recipients, and all those still waiting on this gift. Feel free to join in those prayers with me, God Bless!”

12/04/2025

This hits different when it's your mama. Your kid. Your best friend on that waiting

They're somebody's person. Somebody's whole world.
Tge wait is agonizing. I’mso gratefulwe have been gifted a heart. Tonight, Christmas , new years…others are waiting.

It takes 2 minutes to register and could give someone a lifetime.

11/07/2025

I’m sharing this because it shows the other side of organ donation. Both sides are beautiful and ugly. Both sides are painful & hopeful.

When you’re waiting for a heart it is terrifying, agonizing, and difficult. People around you often times do not know what to say. And some in their uncomfortable feelings say the wrong thing. I once had a woman say, “Don’t you feel guilty waiting for someone else’s child to die?”
I felt as if I’d been slapped with her words. Because I was not (in my mind) waiting for someone’s child to pass; I was praying that if that happens in people’s lives, that they will have the forethought to donate. Just as you’ll see in this news report. Struck with grief by the sudden passing of their son, his best friend asks the Mom if they will donate his organs. She admits she hadn’t thought to do so; but decided it was what her son would have wanted. Transplant is the most BEAUTIFUL AND UGLY story ever told.

A 12-year-old boy suddenly collapsed after trick-or-treating with friends. Tragically, doctors couldn't save him. >>> https://gray-dcc-gray-prod.gtv-cdn.com/2025/11/06/boy-12-who-died-halloween-tragedy-help-300-others-through-organ-donation/

10/09/2025

Amazon delivery is a great way to donate.

We are all out of laundry detergent!

Families staying here have access to laundry rooms free of charge — one less expense to worry about while they’re far from home. Keeping those rooms stocked means families can focus on caring for their child instead of life’s everyday essentials. 💙

If you’re able, please consider donating laundry detergent.
Drop off or ship to:
Ronald McDonald House®
850 2nd Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902

Thank you for helping make the House feel a little more like home.

10/01/2025

Life has been flying by; but in some of the best ways.
Gabe stopped by last week to do laundry and three times…I heard him say, “life is so great”. My heart grew inside of me hearing this statement.

We also want to thank the ELLE Foundation Inc, for the incredible wish grant. Let me share with you about this quiet foundation. The foundation was created by Laurie, Elle’s mom. Elle fought cancer, she was a poet, dreamer, kind, and fierce. I did not have the honor of knowing her on earth; but through her poetry and her mother’s work I feel as if I know a piece of her. As a part of Elle’s legacy, this foundation was created for kids who’ve experienced a Cancer relapse, they can make a wish through this foundation. Gabe received a MacBook to help him through college.

If you are looking for a way to give back. Look no further. This foundation gives to kids and their families who are in a world of relapse.

Click the link above for more details on how to give.

08/22/2025

Families at the Ronald McDonald House® rely on quick snacks and simple meals to get through long days at the hospital. These little comforts mean so much during an incredibly stressful time. 💛

This week’s Wishlist Wednesday items:
🥨 Individual packaged snacks (chips, crackers, peanuts, fruit snacks, applesauce, etc.)
🥘 Ready-serve meals (Easy Mac, Spaghetti-O's, etc.)
🧻 Paper towels
🍿 Microwave popcorn
🍩 Pop-Tarts

Your donation helps keep our kitchen and pantries stocked so families can focus on what matters most — caring for their child.

📍 Items can be dropped off at the Ronald McDonald House or shipped directly.

🛒 Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3MQ1B5U9T3GHD

Thank you for helping us surround families with comfort and care! 💛