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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Mending Roro's Heart: A Family's Journey at RMH-NY
For Shonda and her three daughters—Aviana (13), Vaughncia (19), and three-year-old Rohana (Roro)—life in Albion, New York, was simple and filled with family.
A Journey Through Meadow and Memory
When Alina began her graduate thesis in architecture, she brought more than drafting pencils and design models to the table. She carried the weight of her own childhood — years defined by treatment for neuroblastoma, long stays at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital (MSK), and a second home at Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY).
From Grenada to New York: Neisha and Azaire’s Journey with Ronald McDonald House New York
When a child’s health is at stake, every decision feels monumental, every day carries uncertainty, and every moment away from home is fraught with emotional weight. For Neisha and her 11-month-old son, Azaire, this reality began on the serene Caribbean island of Grenada and unfolded across the bustling streets of New York City.
How RMH-NY's Population Health Team Connects NYC Families to Resources
When Grace Johnson arrived at Ronald McDonald House New York one summer evening with her baby girl, Gracie Rose, it wasn’t just a visit. It was a moment that tied together months of phone calls, late-night worries, and a growing trust between two women on very different journeys.
From Fear to Family: Melanie’s Journey and 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.