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

NEW YORK, June 30, 2025 – Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) today announced a transformative renovation project designed to reimagine and enhance the communal spaces on the second floor of its House at 405 East 73rd Street—including dining, kitchen, and program areas that serve as the heart of daily life for families with children battling serious illnesses.

For teenagers in New York City who want to make a real difference, volunteering can be more than just community service hours—it can be a transformational experience. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) at Ronald McDonald House New York offers one of the most meaningful and hands-on opportunities for high school students to grow as compassionate leaders, fundraisers, and changemakers.

“It's so important to think about how you can help others in a very tangible way. You know, there's a lot going on in this world, but right now this is the way I can help and it's a way I can really give back.”

                                             ---Rachael, mom of Wyatt

In a world where heroes live on a movie screen and often wear capes and masks, Michael Brill stands out as a different kind of champion, but a hero, nonetheless.

Gabrielle has proudly served Ronald McDonald House New York as its Community Engagement Manager on the Family Support Team for the last two years.  But secretly, she moonlights as a volunteer fundraiser and participant in the 5 Boro Bike Tour in her spare time. Learn how Gabrielle has made fundraising for the House through the bike tour a family affair... and does it all without ever owning a bike. 

As the anticipation mounts for the 30th Annual Skate with the Greats, a ten-year-old firecracker named Sonya's remarkable journey comes into focus. Her story, defined by courage and determination, is a source of inspiration. Exactly the type of inspiration that Ronald McDonald House New York’s events throughout the year are built upon.