RMHC Madison Blog

A global mission rooted in local compassion

The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia, PA in 1974 after an unlikely trio recognized the need for parents to stay close to their hospitalized child (learn more about our Global history in March Heartline). As more programs opened…

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Learning and growing with RMHC-Madison

Nonprofit internships can be some of the most rewarding work experiences. RMHC-Madison has grown its internship program in recent years providing opportunities for individuals to gain beneficial work experience in operations, art programming, development, and marketing. With a small staff,…

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A community of support for the Gerth family

Like most new parents, Tracy was expecting to take her twins home a few days after being born at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. However, complications meant that they needed to stay in Madison for longer than anticipated….

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Welcome Samuel Turner, Marketing & Communications Intern!

I am delighted and honored to have the opportunity to join the Ronald McDonald House Charities family as the Marketing and Communications intern for this Spring semester. I am currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in Communication…

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Introducing Development Intern Lauren Elias

I am a junior at UW – Madison studying communications with certificates in digital studies and history. I have been an intern on the development team at RMHC-Madison since the summer of 2022. I am excited to continue learning and…

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Welcome Intern Bailey Andes!

My name is Bailey Andes, and I am excited to be a part of the RMHC-Madison team! I am an Edgewood College graduate with a degree in Communications and a Minor in Spanish. I first heard about RMHC through my…

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Welcoming Brigid as our new art intern!

My name is Brigid Jurgens and I am so excited to be working in the Ronald McDonald House Art Room as an art intern. I am currently in my final semester as an Art Therapy student at Edgewood College, and…

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Twin brothers reunited at home after 434 days in the hospital

Written by: Jarrod Weaver, Anthony & Harley’s dad Oh boy, where to begin with this crazy emotional rollercoaster??? After living in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and General Peds Care life for over a year,…

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Delivering Joy this Season

The holidays came early for more than 100 Ronald McDonald Care Mobile kids in Rockford this year, thanks to a new community partnership at RMHC-Madison. Mike Zheng (Fenrici Brands), and his wife Dr. Inga Hofmann Zheng (UW Health Pediatric Hematologist…

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In Their Shoes: The Betancur Family

During our times at the Ronald McDonald House, I’ve met many families from all over the world. You say ‘Gosh, I’m not the only one in these shoes.’ It touches your heart that there are places like this open 24…

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