Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario

You can help give sick children what they need most Their Families

Today, 2 out of 3 Canadians live in a city without a specialized children's hospital. With your help, RMHC Southwestern Ontario provides families with a "home-away-from-home" close to the medical care their children need.

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We offer a home away from home for families whose children are receiving medical care at London and Windsor hospitals.
Donate

A little can change a lot. Your donation can have a lasting impact on a child’s life.
Volunteer

Whether you’re looking for a group volunteer opportunity or an individual one, we offer lots of ways for you to get involved.

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Staying with RMHC-SWO

RMHC-SWO provides comforting and supportive programs that keep families close. See what you can expect on your stay.
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A video from dom's Mom

Dominic's diagnoses, his family's journey

Before he was 1yr, Dominic was diagnosed with cancer. His mom
shares moments & tears as she tells you about the power of family...

Many guest families from across Southwestern Ontario have kindly shared their personal journeys and RMH experiences with us. These stories show their appreciation for the comforts the House provided to them when they needed it most.

Friendship in Bloom
Although they’ve lived in the same city for over three decades, Meg and Sophie met, ironically, a whopping 700 kilometers from home. With their youngest children receiving medical care, it started with small talk and their spouses recognizing each other in the RMHC-SWO dining room. After their first conversation, they discovered they had a lot more in common than just their hometown; their younger brothers are friends and Sophie’s dad coached Meg’s brother in baseball.

A Loving Family, A Scary Diagnosis & A Place to Find Hope
There are few words harder to swallow than those shared during a paediatric oncology diagnosis. When the Hinseys, a loving London family, found out that their daughter, Keilana, was battling cancer, their worlds shifted...
RMHC or Super House? You Decide!
In 2023, 53 Huron County families, including our own, called RMH London their home. RMH London is a 40-bedroom “home” providing comfort and support for families in need - affectionately renamed by Helaina to ‘the super house.’...
A Video From Dom's Mom
This is the Critch family's experience calling RMHC Southwestern Ontario "home-away-from-home", just steps from Dominic's cancer treatment at London Children's Hospital.

Upcoming Events
- April 27, 2025
  2025 Big Red Shoe Run
  Run-Walk-Dash 5K for Ronald McDonald House Charities - South Western Ontario. This 5k event, has been a staple of the RMHC community for EIGHT years now and each year grows bigger and bigger.
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