Caregivers Elmhurst Hospital Family Rooms Family Stories

While Marcellus Was Fighting and Gaining Strength in the NICU

At NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where every beep from a machine holds weight, and each medical update tugs at the heartstrings of worried parents, one new mother, Natalie found herself navigating an emotional whirlwind. Her son, Marcellus, had been born prematurely and was fighting for his life. Caught in a storm of uncertainty and hope, Natalie discovered an unexpected sanctuary that would become her refuge—the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Elmhurst.


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How Fighting Cancer, a Block Party, and Ronald McDonald House New York Became Oliver’s New Normal

If you’ve never seen a bouncy house castle rating system in action, you’re truly missing out. Oliver, our intrepid reporter, took his first assignment at the Block Party very seriously. He and Octavio hopped into the bouncy house, and after some impressive mid-air somersaults (he’s had practice), Oliver awarded it a 9.9 out of 10. Why not a perfect score? He didn’t say. Maybe bouncy houses, like life, always leave a little room for improvement.  Read It all here...


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Family Stories

Mes de Sensibilización sobre el Cáncer Infantil: Conozca a Emanuel

  Vea ahora la historia de Emanuel y su familia. El viaje de Emanuel y su familia a través del cáncer pediátrico les enfrentó a retos inimaginables...

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Families Family Stories

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Spotlight: Meet Emanuel

Emanuel and his family’s journey through pediatric cancer brought them face to face with unimaginable challenges including financial fears, family separation, and a cancer plaguing a seven-year-old boy that just seemed to keep growing. Like many other families navigating similar crises, they discovered that the support they needed extended far beyond medical care.


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Caregivers Community Health

Empowering Communities and Building Futures

A Year with AmeriCorps at Ronald McDonald House New York The 2023-24 RMH-NY AmeriCorps Community Health Team  In a metropolitan area like New Yo...

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Families

Fighting Cancer with Family: An RMH-NY Tradition

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Ronald McDonald House New York highlights the story of Dimitris, a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and his amazing mother, Melissa. The family's journey from Trinidad and Tobago to New York City began with a leap of faith and continued forward with support from places the family never knew possible including Ronald McDonald House New York. This is their story.


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Family Rooms volunteers

Helping Hands: The Fine Art of Corporate Engagement at RMH-NY

Helping Hands invites corporate teams to assemble care packages tailored to the specific needs of the families staying at RMH-NY. These packages offer practical support and comfort, providing a sense of normalcy during challenging times. While these projects were once conducted onsite at RMH-NY, the pandemic led to a shift where volunteer activities now often take place in corporate offices or third-party spaces. Read more to learn how you can get your team involved!

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Family Stories Wellness Programs

Porque los momentos crean recuerdos

El camino de la familia Malena a través de Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) muestra la inmensa fortaleza de la familia, su optimismo eterno e inquebrantable y el impacto transformador que el apoyo de la comunidad de RMH-NY puede crear para cada familia a la que llega.

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Financial Fundraising

How Aunt Marie's Legacy Lives on at Ronald McDonald House New York

Marie O'Brien was not a household name, but to those who knew her, she was always a moment of warmth, humor, and generosity in your day. Born and r...

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Caregivers Elmhurst Hospital Family Rooms

Ronald McDonald Family Room Snapshot: Elmhurst Hospital

Reyna, a vibrant 15-year-old with a passion for art and tap dancing, found herself in the Pediatric unit at Elmhurst Hospital for a week-long stay following surgery. By her side was her dedicated mother, Gloria, a single parent working tirelessly to provide for her three children, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. Balancing two jobs and her responsibilities as a mother, Gloria embodies strength and resilience.


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