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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 school bus in the afternoon, he felt terrible and his lips were turning a frightening color. His mother, Lillie, has CPR training through her 17…

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 and from treatment could get overwhelming. The Ronald McDonald House has served them as a space where they can be close to their loved ones…

Elizabeth started volunteering with Ronald McDonald House through RMHCA’s internship program. During that time, Elizabeth got to see first hand how donors and volunteers help make a difference in families lives. After her internship, her involvement in RMHCA grew and now her family is financially supporting our mission. We are so grateful for Elizabeth and…

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 Jerri were able to be at the Ronald McDonald House during his first days of life. The family went home to Mobile just after Christmas…

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 from playing too hard or riding horseback. When her leg started to get worse, they knew it was time to see a doctor. The doctor…

The numbers are in and we can share with you that 2019 was the most impactful year yet for RMHCA! This is so exciting for us to see the growth of our mission in the two years following our expansion. And of course, we celebrated 40 years of RMHCA  in 2019! With your help, our…

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 she’s now 7-years-old and has made amazing strides! When she was born, doctors were most concerned about the development of her lungs and heart. Emma…

We are so thrilled and grateful to share that YOU helped raise $21,290 to share a night with Ronald McDonald House families this holiday season. These gifts will mean an additional 170 nights at the House, so no family with a sick child will worry about where they’ll sleep. Supporters followed along on Facebook and…

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 be spent hours away from home. I also never imagined that two weeks after bringing Annalise home, our newly adopted baby girl would be fighting…

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama (RMHCA) announces that Kate Cleveland will be joining its team as Chief Development Officer on December 30, 2019. Ms. Cleveland brings 20 years of non-profit and corporate development experience to the RMHCA team, having served as Vice President of Development for the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Senior Director of…

Esha’s little boy, Deon, was born early. In fact, he was born 23 weeks early, weighing 1 pound and 5 ounces at birth. Esha is mom to Deon and his big brother, Quinlavan Jr. “I was scared because Quinlavan wasn’t a preemie,” says Esha. “I prayed, Lord, is he alright? I had to stay calm…

UPDATE: We are so thrilled to announce that YOU raised $21,190 on GivingTuesday, sharing 170 additional nights with families at the Ronald McDonald House! We are so grateful to every one who has given and ensured that families with sick children won’t have to worry about where they’ll sleep tonight. If you weren’t able to…

The Ronald McDonald House is more than four walls and a roof. It’s a common phrase at the House that the families know so well. An important part of RMHCA’s mission is to make sure families have the support network they need on their child’s medical journey. So it’s wonderful to see parents like Trish…

Baby Gracie was born at 26 weeks weighing 2 pounds and 4 ounces. “She always has her eyes open,” proud mom Ambrosha shares. “She has fire.” Ambrosha’s family is no stranger to preemie babies. “[My mom] went through the same thing with me, as a 26 weeker,” Ambrosha says. Gracie was born on August 24…