Lizzy W. in two photos. In one she's wearing pink jeans and t shirt. In another, she has lost her hair and stands on a hospital bed

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,…

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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…

A father wearing a face mask holds his infant daughter

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…

Photos of Juanakee holding her infant son, Zayden.

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…

Baby with oxygen canula

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…

Baby in a hospital bed

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…

Teenager laying in hospital bed

You help support childhood cancer patients like Aaron

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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…

Father and mother pose for a photo with their infant son.

You give families access to important care!

Za'Kelby and Lille smile for the camera.

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…

Braxton after surgery

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…

Emma Kate and Susan enjoy the playground.

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…

The Parks family visits Ronald's Workshop

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…

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