The big red shoe is no stranger to RMHC-Madison. Its iconic presence has been featured at golf outings and celebrations over the past several years, and now even has an event named after it, the Red Shoe Soiree. This past…
There’s something about holiday decorating that just makes a house feel even cozier and more joyful. Ours achieves exactly those feelings when December rolls around thanks to our volunteers—Mike Ireland and Julie & Mike Wuest. This trio has been decorating…
We are thankful for the wonderful volunteer community that provides guest families with the comforts of home during the holiday season. Whether it’s making the House festive, a savory meal or sweet treat, the volunteer community at RMHC-Madison brightens the…
A Reflection by Deborah Still, Director of Development Bailey Andes was no stranger to trials and adversity. From birth, his complex medical journey gave him a unique perspective on life. Despite living with chronic pain, sometimes unbearable pain, his smile,…
No Tricks, just Treats! On Saturday, October 28, Bucciferro Family McDonald’s hosted the 16th annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway—1,000 pumpkins to be exact! Rich Wolter of Iron Arch Management shared, “The event began as a celebration of our community after we…
RMHC-Madison invites you to help guest families by channeling your passion, talents or interests into a fundraising endeavor. Each year, local businesses, organizations, schools, and groups fundraise to benefit the cause. Hosting your own project is a wonderful way to…
New Beginnings Bring Sunshine and Daisies It was bittersweet when Julie Mascitti, administrative assistant, announced she was retiring after 11 years with the organization. Friends, family, former colleagues, and staff gathered on the back patio to celebrate her much-deserved milestone….
The Chaudhary Family arrived in Madison from Calgary, Canada this past July, when their daughter, Sophia (11), needed surgery. Sophia’s rare condition, Parry-Romberg Syndrome, causes one side of her face to slowly atrophy. Dr. John Siebert, from UW Health, is…
This month, we shine our light on three new volunteers to the House. Kennedy, Grace and Kelsey are sophomores at UW-Madison, roommates and a volunteering powerhouse trio! It all began when Kennedy started volunteering at RMHC-Madison because of a personal…
Baby Emmersyn was born this past April at 23 weeks. Weighing in at 1 lb. 9 oz.—small, but so incredibly strong. The Wegner family arrived in Madison after a four-hour trip, and they were immediately referred to RMHC by hospital…