06/09/2026
Presley’s life left a lasting impact on her family, community, and everyone who cared for her. Living in rural northern Alberta, Presley was flown to larger medical facilities 14 times during her life — most often to the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Through every emergency flight and hospital stay, Ronald McDonald House Alberta became a lifeline for her family, providing comfort, stability, and compassion during unimaginable circumstances.
In June 2024, Presley’s aunt, Raylene Landry, donated eight handmade quilts to the Edmonton Ronald McDonald House, each stitched with love and hope for families facing medical crises. Just one month later, Presley was flown to Edmonton for the final time. During their stay, Presley’s family selected one of those same quilts from the Quilt Room at the Ronald McDonald House— bringing home a handmade gift created by Presley’s own family. Following Presley’s passing in August 2024, that quilt has become a treasured source of comfort.
Today, Presley’s memory continues to inspire generosity and compassion. Her community rallied around the family, dedicating a room at Ronald McDonald House in Presley’s honour for three years. The story highlights the extraordinary impact of small acts of kindness — from a donated room to a handmade quilt — and how organizations like Ronald McDonald House provide not just shelter, but healing, hope, and human connection for families navigating the hardest moments of their lives.
On June 5th, Raylene Landry returned to the Ronald McDonald House in Edmonton with more quilts for the Quilt Room to support the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Her incredible generosity, and the generosity of her quilting community is making an important impact on the families who will now have their own keepsakes to get them through medical treatment and have something to treasure for many years.