RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES

Ronald mcdonald family roomlocated within the bernard & millie duker children's hospital at albany medical center, the ronald mcdonald family room is a warm, inviting space, staffed by volunteers, that provides respite, nourishment, and support for families with hospitalized children. Parents, siblings and other visitors can enjoy the comforts of the family room while staying just steps away from their pediatric patient's bedside. In 2024, the ronald mcdonald family room served 964 unique families, totaling 2,802 unduplicated, individual visitors, and had a total of 5,085 visits in all. 2,275 lunches were served from the family room through the love is served lunch program. Additionally, 59 families utilized the overnight sleep rooms in the family room to remain near their child overnight.the rmhc comfort cart extends the services of the family room, traveling through every pediatric unit in the children's hospital to deliver coffee, healthy snacks, games, and personal care items to families right at their child's bedside. The comfort cart served 3,638 individuals, including children, adults and medical professionals, in 2024. All services of the ronald mcdonald family room and rmhc comfort cart are provided at no cost to families.