Ronald McDonald House Southwest Florida

10/22/2026

Sometimes the impact of a Ronald McDonald House stay lasts long after a family returns home. ❤️

Jo knows that firsthand.

When her family needed support, they found a welcoming place to stay close to care and a community that understood the challenges they were facing.

Now, she's giving back by volunteering at Ronald McDonald House Australia, supporting families on their own medical journeys and helping them feel seen, supported and less alone!

10/15/2026

October 15 holds a special place in our hearts. ❤️

Today marks the anniversary of the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House, and one year since we introduced our modernized brand alongside our Family Stays platform.

Over the last year, Chapters around the world have brought our new brand to life, all while celebrating the families at the heart of our mission.

When a child is ill or injured, family isn’t just there for a visit. They stay for the long haul. Ronald McDonald House makes it stay that way.

10/13/2026

With 1,500+ Team Ronald McDonald House runners at this year’s , there are thousands of WHYs behind the miles. We captured just a few of them. ❤️

This year's team includes healthcare professionals, Chapter staff, volunteers, corporate partners, and passionate supporters from communities around the world.

Different experiences brought them to the starting line, but together they're helping more families access the care, resources, and support they need throughout their child's healthcare journey.

10/12/2026

A big congratulations and THANK YOU to our 1,500+ Team Ronald McDonald House runners, volunteers, and incredible sponsors who joined us at this year’s Chicago Marathon as we celebrated the team’s 20th anniversary!

For two decades, runners have gone the distance with one shared goal: helping families stay close to the care their children need.

This year, thanks to your support, we raised over $3.8 million to help provide families with access to care along their child’s healthcare journey. Here’s to 20 more years of going the extra mile for Ronald McDonald House families ❤️

10/10/2026

Today, on , we're thinking of all the families navigating their child's healthcare journey. 💚

When a child needs medical care, families often carry a lot: worry, uncertainty, disrupted routines, financial stress, and time spent away from home and loved ones.

Through Ronald McDonald House programs around the world, families can find a place to rest, recharge, connect with others who understand, and stay close to the care their child needs.

10/08/2026

Can everyone please help us wish these two gems a very happy birthday?! We are so grateful to work alongside these women day in and day out, and even more grateful to call them friends! We hope you ladies have a wonderful birthday! Thank you so much for everything you do to make this charity the best it can be! 🥰

10/08/2026

Don't forget! The 4th Trimester Club meets every Wednesday in the Ronald McDonald Family Room! Check out the upcoming topics. All moms and babies are welcome!

10/07/2026

Yesterday was a very special day for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida! We were honored to receive a proclamation recognizing October 15th as Ronald McDonald House SWFL Day. I know we've been teasing October 15th and our new look for a while, and it's almost here! So, what better way to kick off the celebration than with our very own special day!

This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 30 years of service in SWFL. We are so grateful to share this special moment with our community!

And this is just the beginning.

We cannot wait to celebrate Ronald McDonald House SWFL Day with our community and officially share what this exciting new chapter means for our organization and the families we serve.

Stay tuned!

10/05/2026

Still thinking about joining us this weekend? There’s still time to DASH! 🏃‍♂️

The Shop, Dine & Dash 5K is happening this weekend, and we’d love to see YOU at the starting line!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a fun way to support local families, this is your chance to lace up, get moving, and make a difference for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida

Last-minute plans? No problem. There’s still time to sign up!

Register for the 5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Estero/ShopDineDash5k

Want to support the race as a sponsor? Learn more here: https://rmhcswfl.org/shop-dine-dash-5k/

Gather your friends, grab your sneakers, and Shop. Dine. Dash. with us this weekend! Thanks!

Join us for a high-energy 5K through Miromar Outlets, where running, shopping, and community come together! The 5K race will start and end at 810 Entertainment. The first 200 runners will receive a finisher’s pint glass, all participants will earn a finisher’s medal and exclusive store discounts...

10/02/2026

Alright, everyone! It’s that time again! We are in the final quarter of the year, and we’d love to finish strong with a volunteer-provided warm meal every day for our families!

Our Family Meal Program brings our community together to provide warm meals and meaningful support to families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida. We still have several dates open through the end of the year, and we need your help filling them!

New to volunteering with us?
Sign up and learn more here: rmhcswfl.org/volunteer/

Already an RMHC SWFL volunteer?
Email Jess with a few dates that work for you, and we’ll get you scheduled!

Let’s come together and make sure our families have a home-cooked meal and a welcoming place to gather every day through the end of the year. ❤️

09/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Becky to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® Southwest Florida family!

Becky joined our team this month as our new House Manager, bringing with her 30 years of experience in television news as a news producer and digital content manager. After three decades in TV news, Becky decided it was time for a new adventure, and we are so excited that it brought her to us.

“I feel the skills I’ve learned over the years in TV can easily translate into this new role, and I am very excited about it,” Becky shared.

When she’s not at the House, Becky loves going on cruises, watching reality TV, and settling in for a good movie, especially a comedy. She is also a proud dog mom to Miles, her five-pound Shih Tzu, who she says is her entire world.

We are so happy to have Becky on our team and can’t wait for you to get to know her! Welcome to the family, Becky!

09/27/2026

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to honor the children and families whose lives have been changed by cancer and to recognize all that families navigate throughout their treatment.

Cancer treatment can mean long drives, extended stays, countless appointments, and time away from home. Through it all, families should be able to focus on what matters most: caring for their child and being together.

At Ronald McDonald House, we’re honored to help families stay close to the care their child needs while finding comfort, community, and a sense of home – this September and every day. ❤️

09/25/2026

Meet the Green Family, who traveled from out of town to welcome their adoptive daughter into their family. What should have been the beginning of their journey home became an unexpected three-week stay in the NICU. During an emotional, uncertain time, the Ronald McDonald House in Southwest Florida gave the Green Family a place to stay close to their daughter, along with comfort, support, and a community that helped them feel at home.

Hear the Green Family share their story and what having a home away from home meant to them during such an important chapter in their lives.

09/23/2026

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida was proud to collaborate with Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida at the McDonald's NFLA Conference, creating a meaningful opportunity to connect with McDonald's owner/operators nationwide.

Throughout the conference, our shared booth became a gathering place where attendees could learn and share more about the impact of Ronald McDonald House and the families we serve every day. To engage the owner/operators in a special way, we invited them to answer one simple question:

"In one word, what does Ronald McDonald House mean to you?"

The response was overwhelming.

One by one, attendees added colorful hearts filled with words that reflected their connection to our mission: hope, family, comfort, love, support, healing, care, strength, compassion, community, and home. By the end of the conference, the heart was full, serving as a powerful visual reminder of McDonald's owner/operators' deep commitment to ensure families remain near their child during a medical crisis.

In addition to the exhibit, the Women Owners Network (WON) hosted a raffle for a beautiful Louis Vuitton handbag generously donated through Tapcheck. The raffle generated tremendous enthusiasm and demonstrated the extraordinary generosity of McDonald's owner/operators. Together, they helped raise more than $26,000 to support RMHC SWFL and RMHC SFL.

We are grateful to everyone who stopped by, shared their stories, and demonstrated their continued support of Ronald McDonald House. Together, we filled more than a heart display; we celebrated the values that unite us in caring for families when they need it most.

09/21/2026

Sometimes, volunteering is making a home-cooked meal or baking treats, coloring pictures, or just being a shoulder to lean on. And sometimes, it’s inviting a child staying at the House to join in and giving them a chance to simply be a kid.

That’s exactly what our wonderful volunteer Colleen and her family did. While baking at the Ronald McDonald House, Colleen, her daughter, and a family friend invited a little girl staying with us to join them. What may have felt like a simple morning of baking became a meaningful moment of connection, joy, and belonging for a child and her family.

Colleen shared why volunteering with us has become so special to her family:

“Our family loves volunteering at Ronald McDonald House in Southwest Florida. Whether we’re baking goodies, creating Positive Notes, or simply being silly and spending time with the families, we’re so grateful for every opportunity to bring a little light and joy to children and their families during a difficult time. Volunteering together as a family has become something we truly treasure. We love being able to give our time, create special moments, and support the families staying at the House. Seeing these incredible kids smile makes every moment so worthwhile, and it’s one of the most special things we get to do together.”

Thank you, Colleen, for showing us that volunteering is about so much more than giving your time. It’s about creating memories, building connection, and reminding families that they are surrounded by a community that cares. ❤️

Want to make a difference like Colleen and her family? Volunteer with us! rmhcswfl.org/volunteer/

09/21/2026

As we recognize this September, we're thinking of the NICU families supported by Ronald McDonald House programs around the world ❤️

Families like baby Grayson's.

Grayson was born early at 33 weeks and needed immediate surgery and specialized care. For nearly a month while Grayson was in the NICU, his parents, Paige and Jordan, stayed just steps away at Ronald McDonald House Louisville

"Being at Ronald McDonald House allowed us to be with Grayson in the NICU as much as possible," Paige says. "It was the biggest blessing to us on our journey."

09/18/2026

“The facility allowed us to stay focused on our son’s needs while still giving him the chance to enjoy being a child.” - The McHugh Vasquez Family

Jeremy, Jessica, and their three children stayed at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta for over 60 nights while their son participated in a feeding therapy program nearby.

When families can stay close, they can focus on what matters most: caring for and supporting one another throughout their child’s medical journey.

09/17/2026

Mark your calendars because there is something for everyone this season! Whether you are a runner, a shopper, a golfer, a fan of glitz and glamour, or someone who loves the great outdoors, we have an event for you. Join us for a fun-filled lineup of events that bring our community together while supporting the families and children we serve. Here’s what’s coming up:

October 10 | Shop, Dine, & Dash 5K
Miromar Outlets in Estero
rmhcswfl.org/shop-dine-dash-5k/

October 15 | Big Things Are Coming!
Stay tuned for an exciting announcement!

November 7 | Kendra Scott Give Back Event
Kendra Scott at the Waterside Shops in Naples
rmhcswfl.org/kendra-scott/

December 18 | 9th Annual Grampy’s Golf Tournament
Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers
rmhcswfl.org/golf-tournament/

March 13 | 31st Annual Storybook Ball
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs
rmhcswfl.org/storybook-ball/

March 25 | 7th Annual Grampy’s Sporting Clays
Sarasota Trap, S***t & Clays in Nokomis
rmhcswfl.org/sporting-clays/

Find your event, gather your friends, and sign up today. Your participation helps us continue providing a home away from home for families with critically ill children.

Visit rmhcswfl.org/events to learn more and register today!

09/15/2026

When you're navigating your child's medical journey, everyday activities like getting a haircut can fall to the bottom of the priority list.

At Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay, Inc., Olivia and her team helped families get back-to-school ready with fresh haircuts. We're grateful to community members like Olivia who give back in meaningful ways, helping families feel supported and experience moments of normalcy during challenging times.

08/31/2026

Once a Ronald McDonald House Family, always a Ronald McDonald House Family. ❤️

While Harlow and Hadley were in the NICU, the Rardon family found comfort and support at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri. Now, the twins have made it a tradition to give back by volunteering at the House each year, even spending part of their birthday this year packing lunches and preparing a meal for families staying at the House.

Thank you, Harlow and Hadley!