Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas

10/23/2026

📣 Dine for a Cause at Ta Co. Topeka! 🌮❤️

We’re excited to share that Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas has been selected as the Community Spotlight Table beneficiary at Ta Co. Topeka for the next four weeks!

When you visit Ta Co, be sure to ask for the Community Spotlight Table. By choosing to sit at this special table, you’ll have the opportunity to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas while enjoying a delicious meal with friends and family.

Thank you to Ta Co Topeka for shining a spotlight on our mission and helping us keep families close when they need it most. 💛

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!

10/21/2026

💛 💛

Our House runs on the generosity of our community, and this week we're in need of a few everyday essentials that help us create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for families staying with us.

Current Wish List:
🦠 Lysol Spray
🧽 Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
🍽️ Dixie Paper Plates & Bowls
🛍️ Gallon Ziploc Bags
😁 Travel-Size Mouthwash

Every donation, big or small, helps us care for families who are navigating some of life's most challenging moments. Your support allows us to provide comfort, convenience, and a home away from home when it's needed most.

Donations can be dropped off at Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas, 825 SW Buchanan Street, Topeka, during regular business hours. Thank you for helping make a difference for the families we serve! ❤️

10/17/2026

A meal from earlier this week was especially meaningful as a group of wonderful friends of our very own Director of House Operations, Bobbi Mangas, came together to serve our guest families.

A heartfelt thank you to "Bobbi’s Babes" for preparing a delicious dinner of chicken tetrazzini, fresh salad, a fruit tray, and brownies for the families staying at Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas. 🍽️

The gift of a home-cooked meal provides more than nourishment. It offers comfort, care, and a reminder that our families are surrounded by a community that supports them during some of life's most challenging moments.

We are so grateful for this special group of ladies who generously shared their time, friendship, and talents to help keep families close to what matters most. 💛🏡

10/16/2026

☕🥤 Fuel for the team!

Today, Carter Johnson (brother of our amazing Administrative Assistant Kylie Johnson) made a special beverage delivery to the team, and it was the perfect Friday pick-me-up.

Acts of kindness, big and small, help keep our staff energized and encouraged as we serve families. Thank you, Carter, for thinking of us and bringing a few extra smiles to the House today!

💛 We appreciate you! 💛

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.

10/14/2026

🏡❤️

Help us keep families comfortable during their stay at Topeka's Ronald McDonald House! This week, we're in need of a few everyday items that make a big difference for the families we serve:

✅ Bottled Water
✅ Gel Air Fresheners
✅ Ziploc®/Resealable Bags (all sizes)
✅ Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Bars
✅ Paper Plates & Bowls (all sizes)

Every donation helps us provide a welcoming home away from home for families with children receiving medical care.

Donations can be dropped off at the House, or shop our Amazon Wish List here: 🔗 https://a.co/0d4SmHIM

Thank you for helping us keep families close when they need it most. ❤️💛

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.

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

🏈🌻 It’s the Sunflower Showdown for a Cause! 🌻🏈

The rivalry is heating up as Team KU and Team K-State go head-to-head to see which community can raise the most for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas!

Through October 17, you can support local families with hospitalized children simply by rounding up your order at participating McDonald's locations. Every penny helps provide comfort, care, and a place to stay for families when they need it most.

💜 Team Kansas State University | Manhattan Locations
Round up your order and receive a FREE Purple Power sticker while supplies last!
📍 822 N 4th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
📍 1011 Westloop Pl, Manhattan, KS 66502
📍 2223 Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan, KS 66502

❤️💙 Team The University of Kansas | Lawrence Locations
Round up your order and receive a FREE Game Day sticker while supplies last!
📍 901 W 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046
📍 I-70 Mile Marker 209/Service Area 6, Lawrence, KS 66086
📍 3241 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046
📍 4911 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
📍 1309 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

No matter which team you cheer for, every round-up donation helps keep families close to the medical care their children need.

🏆 Will KU fans or K-State fans come out on top? Cast your vote with a round-up donation today and help make a difference for RMHC families across Northeast Kansas!

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.

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. ❤️

09/21/2026

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.

09/15/2026

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!