Our Stories

Welcome to our stories! This is where we will share family stories, a peek behind the scenes at Ronald McDonald House, and hopefully some inspiration and smiles.

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Side by Side, Every Step of the Way

For more than two years, the family of four lived together at Holcombe House, where the support of staff, volunteers and other families became part of their healing process.

More RMHC Greater Houston Stories

Two Generations, Two Houses – One Healing Space

In 2007, Karlee’s family stayed at Ronald McDonald House Kansas City while she recovered from a car accident. Nearly twenty years later, the family found familiar comfort when Karlee’s son needed surgery in Houston.

Evenings with Ezra

After a massive stroke, 10-year-old Ezra came to Houston to take part in a clinical study. Each day, he spent hours in therapy, but in the evenings, he got to be a kid again.

Fighting for Franz

Baby Franz was born with Trisomy 21, or Down Syndrome – a diagnosis that his mother, Tania, was prepared to face. What doctors initially thought would be a short hospital stay turned into a much longer journey when he developed complications.

Breathing New Life: Nathaniel’s Story

Twins Nathaniel and Nicholas were active toddlers who had just celebrated their second birthday when a common virus turned the family’s lives upside down.

Family and Faith for Damerious

When Kreshanna and Devontae learned their unborn son had a severe congenital heart defect, they leaned on their faith, each other, and Ronald McDonald House.

Healing Together Through Art

When Briyitte and Daniel learned that their unborn son had spina bifida, they traveled 500 miles to receive specialized care in Houston.

Hope for Harper

When Harper was born, she needed immediate, lifesaving surgeries to correct conditions arising from a rare genetic disorder.

Finding Strength for Noah

First time parents, Monica and Erick, faced an unexpected and challenging journey when their son, Noah, was born with fetal anomalies.

Amazing Gage

Gage’s battle began even before he was born. When his mother arrived for an in-utero procedure, she never expected to still be here 10 months later.

Two Generations, Two Houses – One Healing Space

In 2007, Karlee’s family stayed at Ronald McDonald House Kansas City while she recovered from a car accident. Nearly twenty years later, the family found familiar comfort when Karlee’s son needed surgery in Houston.

Evenings with Ezra

After a massive stroke, 10-year-old Ezra came to Houston to take part in a clinical study. Each day, he spent hours in therapy, but in the evenings, he got to be a kid again.

Fighting for Franz

Baby Franz was born with Trisomy 21, or Down Syndrome – a diagnosis that his mother, Tania, was prepared to face. What doctors initially thought would be a short hospital stay turned into a much longer journey when he developed complications.

Breathing New Life: Nathaniel’s Story

Twins Nathaniel and Nicholas were active toddlers who had just celebrated their second birthday when a common virus turned the family’s lives upside down.

Family and Faith for Damerious

When Kreshanna and Devontae learned their unborn son had a severe congenital heart defect, they leaned on their faith, each other, and Ronald McDonald House.

Healing Together Through Art

When Briyitte and Daniel learned that their unborn son had spina bifida, they traveled 500 miles to receive specialized care in Houston.

Hope for Harper

When Harper was born, she needed immediate, lifesaving surgeries to correct conditions arising from a rare genetic disorder.

Finding Strength for Noah

First time parents, Monica and Erick, faced an unexpected and challenging journey when their son, Noah, was born with fetal anomalies.

Amazing Gage

Gage’s battle began even before he was born. When his mother arrived for an in-utero procedure, she never expected to still be here 10 months later.

Give the gift of togetherness.

We believe families are stronger when they battle a medical crisis together. With your help we can keep family members close to each other, and steps from their child’s medical treatment.