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They stay at Ronald McDonald House New York while their daughter receives the treatment she needs to fight pediatric cancer. Treating pediatric cancer is not just about new types of medicine, it is also about meeting the social determinants of health to help children access life-saving treatment and promote healing. #KeepingFamiliesClose

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Beyond the Diagnosis: A 9-year-old Tale of Resilience at Ronald McDonald House New York

Beyond the Diagnosis: A 9-year-old Tale of Resilience at Ronald McDonald House New York

 Hope Triumphs Within the Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) walls, families that face intense and daunting challenges surrounding pediatric...
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Ronald McDonald Family Room Snapshot: Viviana, Victor, and Family

Ronald McDonald Family Room Snapshot: Viviana, Victor, and Family

Viviana's recounting of their journey revealed a story of resilience and enduring love. Originating from Venezuela and currently residing in a shelter, they faced daily challenges. However, faced with adversity, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Elmhurst served as a place of genuine comfort and true kindness toward the family. 

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RMH-NY Family Update: Casey and Andrew Continued Resilience Shines

RMH-NY Family Update: Casey and Andrew Continued Resilience Shines

Casey and Andrew's story unfolded at Ronald McDonald House New York in 2022. Facing the challenges of neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that primarily affects young children, the family's resilience became evident during their prolonged stay at the House.

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Community and Connection at Ronald McDonald House New York

Community and Connection at Ronald McDonald House New York

In the heart of Manhattan, where the city's hustle and bustle seem unrelenting, there exists a House that is a haven of support to so many families called Ronald McDonald House New York. Last summer, this haven became home to Polina Papadopoulos and her family, as they faced the challenging journey of Sophia, Polina's 2 1/2-year-old daughter, undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.

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Building Blocks and Bonds: A Family's Journey Through RMH-NY Programs

Building Blocks and Bonds: A Family's Journey Through RMH-NY Programs

The family’s life took an unexpected turn when their oldest son, Jayden, developed a mass in his liver about the size of an adult man’s fist and was diagnosed with fibrolamellar carcinoma, a rare type of liver cancer that rarely affects kids his age and is only found in one in every five million people. Read about Jayden's family's time at RMH-NY and their impactful journey through the various programs provided by the House.
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