We are building two new homes to better serve Saskatchewan
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Each year, over 5,000 children admitted to hospital in SK belong to families who must travel more than 100 km round trip.
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Only 20-30% of pediatric families in Saskatchewan are supported by RMHC.
When a child is ill or injured, parents and caregivers focus all of their energy and resources on helping their child.
RMHC will increase savings to Saskatchewan families by over 104%.
Each year, over 5,000 children admitted to hospital in SK belong to families who must travel more than 100 km round trip.
Only 20-30% of pediatric families in Saskatchewan are supported by RMHC.
When a child is ill or injured, parents and caregivers focus all of their energy and resources on helping their child.
RMH will increase savings to Saskatchewan families by over 104%.
It is vital that we build Ronald McDonald Houses in both Prince Albert and Regina to serve families in the northern and southern regions of our province. Both regions have growing populations and growing pediatric needs. Both regions deserve access to family-centered care.
Families in the north need better support. They lack access to specialized healthcare, resulting in children needing to stay in the hospital for longer periods of time. A home in Prince Albert will create ease of transition and increased access to family-centered care during a very challenging time. Our land has been secured in Prince Albert from a generous donation from Lake Country Co-op.
When a family must leave their home community for medical treatment, they are faced with big challenges. The cost of care to travel and for accommodations can be a limiting factor for families, especially those who require support over many days. A house in Regina will help provide support to families seeking care when outside their home community.
"This house has seen me at my absolute worst but has also seen me at monumental milestones in our lives. The staff have also experienced me for all the in-betweens. Some days in the house passing by staff I would hear "Did you eat today? Go pack a quick lunch from the pantry before you leave." Or "We saved you a plate from supper in your bin." There are no words to accurately describe the Ronald McDonald House and how grateful I am for what it has done and continues to do for me and my family. Knowing we have a safe place to return to for medical adventures takes stress off me and gives the kids a perfect distraction when they are facing their medical turmoil."
- Jocelyn Theoret, sharing the impact of the care at RMHC-SK
“When we first received Alex's diagnosis, saying I felt devastated is an understatement. I felt heart broken and shocked, finding out he was so ill when I had a lot of hope he'd be as healthy as my older son, who was born 5 weeks earlier in gestation than Alex. We knew his best care would come from doctoring in Saskatoon, but we were nervous about the costs that would be involved being so far away from home while staying as close to Alex as possible. RMHC was something I'd heard about in passing from another local family, never really realizing how important and necessary it is until I needed it myself.
- Jillian Dalziel, on RMHC's significance in her family's journey.
“Words can hardly express the "True" meaning of the Ronald McDonald house. The friendly Staff and volunteers that greet you. Having a home environment in place of a hotel room is comforting. My son's and I have met a few families and became friends, we have kept contact as well. Being able to share/talk with staff and family members who are staying at the house. This helps when you feel the heaviness of your child sickness or difficult surgeries which comes with a lot of worry and stress.”
- Trudi Mercredi, sharing the comfort of connecting with fellow families and staff at RMHC-SK.
"This house has seen me at my absolute worst but has also seen me at monumental milestones in our lives. The staff have also experienced me for all the in-betweens. Some days in the house passing by staff I would hear "Did you eat today? Go pack a quick lunch from the pantry before you leave." Or "We saved you a plate from supper in your bin." There are no words to accurately describe the Ronald McDonald House and how grateful I am for what it has done and continues to do for me and my family. Knowing we have a safe place to return to for medical adventures takes stress off me and gives the kids a perfect distraction when they are facing their medical turmoil."
- Jocelyn Theoret, sharing the impact of the care at RMHC-SK
"Words can hardly express the “True” meaning of the Ronald McDonald house. The friendly Staff and volunteers that greet you. Having a home environment in place of a hotel room is comforting. My son’s and I have met a few families and became friends, we have kept contact as well."
- Trudi Mercredi, sharing the comfort of connecting with fellow families and staff at RMHC-SK.
"RMH definitely felt like a breath of fresh air at the end of a long day in the hospital, a home away from home in the midst of dealing with some of the toughest things we’ve ever had to deal with. Being able to unwind, wash up and lay our heads down in a real bed made a world of difference after the commotion of the hospital."
- Jillian Dalziel, on RMHC's significance in her family's journey.
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Children who have families that are supported and have their anxiety addressed have better outcomes and return home sooner.
