Armuni’s Story
Three months ago, Destiny’s maternal instincts told her something was wrong when she went to wake her baby, Armuni, for her morning feeding. “Armuni wouldn’t open her eyes and when…
Be Brave for Isla
Be Brave for Isla. It’s a motto and so much more for Hannah and Jake Smith, Isla’s parents. Their inner strength and courage were first tested when their first child,…
RMHCA provides rest and friendship
When Abigail Mussi and Mary Catherine Prendergast come to the Ronald McDonald House, they know they’re going to have fun. Playing together, having dinner or picking out a reward from…
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…
Greyson’s Story
For the Caldwells, it’s been an ongoing set of unexpected circumstances for their family since Greyson’s birth. Doctors diagnosed him with 5p- Syndrome, also known as Cri Du Chat, a condition…
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…
