Our Stories

Jennifer Vidal has mixed feelings about today. At 9 a.m., she and her son, Elias, are boarding a plane and flying back to Saskatchewan. They’ve been staying at RMHC Toronto since February...

Eight-year-old Emma Brown learned how to whistle last week and it has sparked some loving rivalry with her 10-year-old sister, April. The bond between the two girls is strong, and Carinta credits...

Among the many things that kids with a serious illness need are friends who know what they are going through. The School at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto helps fill that need. The...

All children should be encouraged to realize their potential and believe in their talents. Best friends Caitlyn, 7, and Amelia, 6, found theirs by creating a business which donates proceeds to...

Anyone who visits RMHC Toronto knows how vital volunteers are to our organization. Less known is the significant role students play in our day-to-day operations. Every year, 10 students from...

RMHC Toronto is celebrating its reaccreditation under Imagine Canada’s prestigious national Standards Program.   The reaccreditation, which comes five years after we were first...

Garry Heffernan is like so many dads at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto. After his daughter Abby was diagnosed with cancer, he dropped everything to be there for her. The Heffernan...

It’s the centrepiece of our Family Lounge. The aquarium at RMHC Toronto holds a special place in the hearts of most families who have called the House their home. The colourful collection of...

Anita Price with Ami Armagost. Ami Armagost is the kind of person you just can’t help but like. As Program Coordinator at RMHC Toronto, it’s her job to develop and lead activities...

There’s something about the sight and smell of a big bowl of fresh fruit that can really lift the spirits. Thanks to the Morel Family Foundation, families at RMHC Toronto have been enjoying...