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Sometimes the impact of a Ronald McDonald House stay lasts long after a family returns home. ❤️ Jo knows that firsthand....
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!

October 15 holds a special place in our hearts. ❤️ Today marks the anniversary of the opening of the first Ronald McDona...
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.

A big congratulations and THANK YOU to our 1,500+ Team Ronald McDonald House runners, volunteers, and incredible sponsor...
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 ❤️

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

You don’t have to run to show your heart.Sometimes it looks like walking beside a friend. Bringing the family. Handing o...
10/02/2026

You don’t have to run to show your heart.

Sometimes it looks like walking beside a friend. Bringing the family. Handing out medals. Cheering someone across the finish line.

Swipe through last year’s Red Shoe joy — then come be part of it.

Join us & our host NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer
Sunday, October 4 at National Harbor for the Red Shoe 5K Run/Walk + Kids Fun Run.

Every registration, every dollar raised & every step supports Ronald McDonald House Washington DC families when a child needs healthcare.

And every smile you see here? A reminder of what happens when a community shows up.

Thank you sponsors, volunteers, donors, McDonald’s Owner /Operators & crew, fans & supporters of all kinds — for helping make this possible.

Kids Fun Run: 8:30 AM
5K Run/Walk: 9 AM
📍 National Harbor

Bring your people. Show your heart.
Sign up at redshoe5k.org —> link in bio.

Send this to the people you’d love to have beside you.

RonaldMcDonaldHouse

Warning: these smiles may change your Sunday plans.Swipe for a little Red Shoe joy & picture yourself here.Bring your fr...
09/30/2026

Warning: these smiles may change your Sunday plans.

Swipe for a little Red Shoe joy & picture yourself here.

Bring your friends. Bring your family. This Sunday, we’re gathering at National Harbor to show our heart for families when a child needs healthcare.

Run or walk the Red Shoe 5K, or let your little superhero take on the Kids Fun Run.

With NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer returning as our host, all that’s missing is you.

Sunday, October 4 | National Harbor

Send this to your Sunday crew + make it a plan.
Register: https://redshoe5k.org
Instagram: link in bio.

Who’s coming with you?

Photos: joy from past Red Shoe events.

09/30/2026

Your Sunday plans could look like this…

Capes on. Sneakers laced. Your favorite people by your side — and a whole lot of HEART + COMMUNITY showing up for families.

Join us THIS Sunday, October 4, at National Harbor for the Red Shoe 5K Run/Walk + Kids Fun Run, hosted by 🎤Doug Kammerer, chief meteorologist NBC4 Washington

Run it. Walk it. Bring the kids — every Kids Fun Run participant gets a cape. Bring the pups 🐶

Every registration supports Ronald McDonald House Washington DC, helping families stay together when a child needs healthcare.

Show your stripes. Show your heart. Show up for families.

Register at redshoe5k.org — link in bio.

Who’s coming with you? Tag your Sunday crew + send them this reel.

Families say it better than we ever could. ❤️This note was left for our staff + volunteers by a family staying at Ronald...
09/28/2026

Families say it better than we ever could. ❤️

This note was left for our staff + volunteers by a family staying at Ronald McDonald House Washington DC:

“I want to thank each of you from the bottom of my heart for the kindness you have shown my family with every interaction.”

“Everyone has made our stay here feel like we are at home.”

This Sunday, October 4, our community comes together at National Harbor for the 16th Annual Red Shoe 5K, hosted by NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer.

Run. Walk. Bring the kids. Volunteer. Fundraise. Give. Cheer on the runners & families 🎉

❤️ Kids Fun Run — 8:30 AM
❤️ Red Shoe 5K — 9:00 AM

Every registration, fundraiser, volunteer + supporter helps Ronald McDonald House Washington DC be there for families when a child needs healthcare.

Can’t be there Sunday? You can still show your heart ❤️ Fundraise, support a participant or make a gift from wherever you are.

Register • Volunteer • Fundraise • Give
redshoe5k.org

Link in bio

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to honor the children and families whose lives have been changed by cancer an...
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. ❤️

THIS is why we show up. ❤️Behind every Red Shoe is a reason.1) For the day a family gets to go home.2) After being Toget...
09/26/2026

THIS is why we show up. ❤️

Behind every Red Shoe is a reason.

1) For the day a family gets to go home.
2) After being Together, going home together.
3) For childhood — play, laughter + being a kid.
4) For moments of joy + normalcy.
5) For meals made + people who care enough to show up.
6) For the community that shows up for families.
7) For the people who help us spread the word
8) For our incredible event sponsors who show their hearts & help make this day possible. ❤️
9) And one week from now, your chance to show yours.

Join us for the 16th Annual Red Shoe 5K, hosted by NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer October 4 at National Harbor.

Run. Walk. Cheer. Volunteer. Fundraise. Give.
redshoe5k.org 🔗

❤️ Kids Fun Run: 8:30 AM — every child gets a cape because every kid is a hero.
❤️ Red Shoe 5K: 9:00 AM

Can’t run or walk? Come cheer. Volunteers are still needed. Start a fundraiser. Support a participant. Make a gift. There’s a way for everyone to show their heart.

Every step + every gift helps Ronald McDonald House Washington DC support families when a child needs healthcare.



Ny’Ari
26 days at Ronald McDonald House Washington DC — then home. ❤️

Moments at our Houses… the chance to simply be a kid — family space at out NoVA House

Moments at our Houses…Volunteer led, STEM activity

For people who show up with their time + hearts. Thank you, Yahoo Inc. ❤️

For a community that shows up for families. Thank you, GE Aerospace. ❤️

Thank you to our Red Shoe 5K host, NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer, for helping us spread the word and for being our biggest cheerleader on race day 💛❤️💛

It takes a community. Thank you to every 2026 Red Shoe 5K sponsor + partner helping make this day possible 💛❤️💛

Now it’s your turn to show your heart. ❤️ October 4 • National Harbor • Run. Walk. Cheer. Volunteer. Fundraise. Give. Link in bio

09/23/2026

As seen on NBC4! ❤️
Our Red Shoe 5K host, NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer caught up with the National Harbor events team to spread the word about our big day.

And while Doug is keeping an eye on the weather, one thing is for sure — a whole lot of heart is headed to National Harbor >>>
Sunday, October 4 | National Harbor

Run. Walk. Stroll. Cheer. Bring the whole family!

Kids Fun Run kicks off at 8:30 AM — and every child gets a cape!

Every step helps Ronald McDonald House Washington DC support families when a child needs healthcare.

A big thank-you to Doug, NBC4 + National Harbor for helping us spread the word.

Show Your Heart. Join us! ❤️
Know someone who should be there? Share this with them!

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

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

More than a run. It’s a whole lot of heart ❤️Run it. Walk it. Stroll it. Dance it. Cheer. Bring the kids. Bring the dog....
09/17/2026

More than a run. It’s a whole lot of heart ❤️

Run it. Walk it. Stroll it. Dance it. Cheer. Bring the kids. Bring the dog. Red shoes? Definitely not required.

Just show up & show your heart 💛

Join us for the 16th Annual Red Shoe 5K Run/Walk + Kids Fun Run, hosted by NBC4’s Doug Kammerer Kammerer & be part of a community coming together for families when a child needs healthcare.

Sunday, October 4 | National Harbor
Every step. Every cheer. Every person who shows up helps Ronald McDonald House Washington DC provide families with a welcoming home away from home, meals + support while their child receives healthcare.

Show Your Heart + show up for families.
Register → redshoe5k.org

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

Once a Ronald McDonald House Family, always a Ronald McDonald House Family. ❤️ While Harlow and Hadley were in the NICU,...
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!

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