Benefits of staying at a Ronald McDonald House
According to a study recently published in Families, Systems, and Health, a journal of the American Psychological Association, families who stayed at a Ronald McDonald House believe that being nearby helped their child recover and shortened their time in the hospital. We help families:
-Stay together during their child’s medical crisis
-Reduce their stress and financial burdenFeel less isolated and find a network of support to help them cope
RMH at Arnold Palmer Medical Center
Our second House, which opened in 2003, is just steps from Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, located on land donated by Orlando Health.
We strive to provide the comforts of home for families who stay here. There are 37 bedrooms with private bathrooms, a kitchen and dining area, two laundry rooms, a playroom, a gaming room, and a living room.
Additional provisions for our families
Ronald McDonald House also provides the following services to allow our families to focus on what matters most- their child’s healing process:
-Transportation to and from the hospital when needed
-Transportation to and from a nearby retail complex when needed
-Lunch and dinner provided by community volunteers when possible
-Access to a community pantry and refrigerator with donated food
