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.

A Blow-by-Blow (and Boom-by-Boom!) Timeline of Ronald McDonald House New York’s 2025 Fourth of July Spectacular

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.

Hi. I’m a Hospitality Cart at Ronald McDonald House New York. Come spend the day with me to see how Ronald McDonald House New York utilizes me to offer a moment of compassionate care to caregivers and families in local hospitals. And remind me to tell you the one about the goldfish shortage.

In the earliest days of Ronald McDonald House New York, before there were playrooms and family suites, volunteer teams and even before East 73rd street, there was Jeanne Riegel. Around the House, she was just known as Jeannie.