Why I'm Doing It

About Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon

When the unthinkable happens and a family is uprooted for their child’s critical medical treatment, there are many barriers they must overcome to stay together. Hotel stays are expensive, siblings need to be cared for, and staying in the hospital long term is unsustainable. That’s where Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon comes in—providing accommodation, comfort, compassion, and a sense of community to these families in need. RMH BC depends on community support to serve up to 2,000 families each year. Learn more at rmhbc.ca.

About the Family Meals Program

Having a night off from cooking is a huge relief for the 73 families who stay at Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon each night. It’s more than just a meal, you help create a feeling of home – a priceless feeling for our families who are far from the comfort of their own homes.

Staying at RMH BC can save families $3,000 to $6,000 per month. The Family Meals program is an important part of easing financial and emotional burdens for families when their lives are uprooted due to their child's treatment.