Wambura family: It’s a relief to know ‘home’ is so close
Lizzy Wambura, who isn’t quite 3-years-old yet, has had to face a lot of scary medical issues in her life. Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at just five months old,…
Supporting families from Alabama and beyond
The need to be with loved ones takes on a new urgency during the holiday season, no matter what holiday one celebrates. This yearning is especially strong for families, like…
Bar ‘Tal Family: A world away from home
Your support for RMHCA has given children and parents like Omer and Yahav Bar ‘Tal the strength to face a terrifying medical situation. Yahav has hoped and dreamed for years…
Zayden’s Story
When Zayden was born early at 29 weeks, weighing 2 pounds, it was mid-November 2020 and his family was facing a daunting holiday season. His mom, Juanakee, needed care herself and…
Giving the Livingston family relief
Jacob and Ashleigh Livingston have called the Ronald McDonald House their home for the last 82 nights, following the premature birth of their daughter, Harper. Harper made her entrance at…
Madelyn’s Story
Jenelyn and John C. of Decatur, Ala. were overjoyed when they found out Jenelyn was pregnant. Jenelyn says everything was going well in her first trimester, with no serious nausea…
Sanders Family: Celebrating Tripp’s birthday by helping families
We’re Blake and Jessica Sanders, and this is our family’s RMHC story! On August 29, 2015, I was rushed from Dothan to Birmingham due to preeclampsia. I was taken back…
Heart patient Za’Kelby and his mom Lillie are grateful for your love
When Za’Kelby Langham, 17, woke up the morning of Nov. 1, 2019 he probably thought it would just be a normal Friday. However, by the time he got off the…
“Being able to see our son helps him heal with the love we have”
Ayden’s family didn’t know what they were going to do when they found out that he needed treatment in Birmingham. Living an hour away, they knew that constant commuting to…
RMHCA provides peace of mind for heart family
Before 6-week-old Braxton was even born, his mom knew that he had a serious heart condition. Thankfully, Braxton was born full-term, just before Christmas and his mother Jennifer and grandmother…
Ava’s Journey
Ava is just a normal 5th grader who loves to ride horses and do anything outdoors. When her leg was sore one day, the thinking was that it could just be…
Jernigan Family Story: Never give up hope
Emma Kate made her entrance into this world in August of 2012, three months before her due date and weighing 15 ounces. Her family says she is a miracle because…
Giving Ronald McDonald House families a home for the holidays
The Ronald McDonald House made our Christmas special during one of the hardest seasons of our lives. I never imagined that our first Christmas as a family of five would…
