The Incredible outreach of the Ronald MacDonald children’s housing and programs
The Roald Macdonald foundation has become very incredible and wide reaching in terms of welfare and family aid. They have blossomed into an all encompassing charity conglomerate that has continued to bolster its outreach efforts into the wellbeing of families with hospitalized children, underequipped communities and poverty stricken families.
Dateline : 9 November Kamloops British Columbia 2020
Key Facts About The Ronald Macdonald foundation
-Founded in October 15, 1974
-The first Ronald McDonald House was opened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1974.
-There are 375 Ronald McDonald Houses in 64 countries and regions
-These shelters provide a place to stay for families with hospitalized children
-Our organization has provided over 7,200 bedrooms to families around the world each night, with an estimated value of $700 million
-260 Ronald McDonald’s Family Rooms in 24 countries and regions.
-These rooms provide a safe place for family members to rest, and have amenities for families to use in their child’s vicinity.
-There are more than 50 Ronald McDonald’s care mobiles in nine countries and regions
-We operate as mobile clinics that offer health care for children in their neighborhoods at no cost with volunteer medical staff
-The programs serve more than 100,000 children a year, and self reportedly saves families in the US$10 million in medical and dental costs each year
-88 cents of every dollar spent by RMHC Global supports RMHC programs around the world based on RMHC 2019 990 Financials
-The Ronald Macdonald program gives what is defined as Family-centered care . This is an approach to healthcare where the care and support services provided to their sick child are mirrored to the family as well for an overall holistic care approach.
-In addition to providing care, the medical stakeholders and professionals that are partners of the organization
-Provide land for Ronald McDonald House programs and/or spaces within hospitals for Ronald McDonald Family Room programs.
-Assist with operating costs and donations of in-kind services.
-Medical personnel can Volunteer their time and services with local Ronald McDonald Care Mobile programs or other aspects.
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