Our Families

30 Years of Love: The Van Iten Family Story

On Christmas Day, 1995, Lorie and Ralph Van Iten brought their 6-month-old daughter, Kayla, to Madison, WI, after receiving a “failure to thrive” diagnosis from…

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“It Could Be Any of Us, At Any Time”: The Armata Story

Becky had only been working at McDonald’s for six months when her life—and the way she viewed her job- completely changed.  David was just a…

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Hope, Strength, and Community: The Rukamp Family’s Story

When Brittany and Justin Rukamp found out they were expecting their second baby girl, they were overjoyed. Their oldest daughter, Olivia, couldn’t wait to be…

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Every Little Thing is Gonna Be Alright: A Family’s Journey Through the Unknown

When Tom and Shannon found out they were expecting their third child, they were overjoyed. Their family of four already felt full of love, and…

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More Than a Room: Bringing Comfort and Care to Families Beyond the House

By now we hope you have heard of our exciting campaign called Room for Comfort, a vital initiative to cover the cost of the anticipated…

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Stories to Inspire: From Guests to Givers

If you’ve been involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison for the past few years, you may have had the pleasure of meeting our…

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Stories of Strength

Time is precious, especially when your child is on a transplant list. For some families, the ability to navigate a challenging medical journey means they…

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Boone’s Buddies Give Back

An email arrived in our inboxes on Thanksgiving Day from a grandmother named Karen who shared, “Our grandson is coming up in a few short…

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From Calgary to Madison

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…

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Honoring Connor

His smile—big, his hair—wacky and blonde, his demeanor despite a very rare genetic disorder—joyful. While five years of age when he passed away, Connor Jenson’s…

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