For Allysar, Drew, and their daughter Ayda, the reality of pediatric cancer arrived abruptly, bringing fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty into their home in Florida. As they navigated Ayda’s major surgical needs, and recovery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, one constant provided a rare and profound comfort: Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY)

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to honor the resilience of young patients and the families who navigate pediatric cancer, while also recognizing the staff, volunteers, and donors who help ease those journeys.

While each child’s story at Ronald McDonald House New York may begin with a diagnosis, what unfolds inside the House is a much more joyful truth for these kids: educational opportunity, growth resilience, and deeply personal victories shaped by holistic care—and the unwavering support of the educators and families who stand beside them. 

This September, join us in building a future where every child has the support they need to heal—and where families find hope, healing, and strength together.

Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) will proudly "Go Gold" in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as we gather for the RMH-NY’s  Annual Gala at the stunning Cipriani Wall Street on September 30^th, 2025. This year’s event brings a truly historic milestone: the presentation of the inaugural Medicine Gives Hope Award to a man whose life's work has changed the course of pediatric cancer care across the globe — Dr. Richard J. O’Reilly.

One family who embodies this journey is that of 28-year-old Balnur and her younger brother, 16-year-old Dimash. Originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan—a city nestled at the base of the Tien Shan mountains—the siblings have been living at the House for over a year. Their story is one of perseverance, devotion, and profound love.

Barbara Walters once said, “To not have any regrets at the end of your life, you have to be brave enough to look ahead.”   

Each August, during Make-A-Will Month, we reflect on the power of legacy—the deeply personal and transformative act of ensuring that your values endure beyond your lifetime

Every year, on the third Sunday in July, National Ice Cream Day arrives—offering the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite childhood treat and share its joy with others. This year marks seven years of love, service, and community inspired by Dylan Matthew Murphy, carried forward by his family’s tireless volunteer efforts through Dylan’s Dream Team.