Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Capital Region Inc

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.

Ronald mcdonald family retreatthe ronald mcdonald family retreat at krantz cottage in lake george, ny, provides a peaceful, supportive setting where families experiencing serious childhood illness can enjoy being together, making lasting memories. The family retreat operates year-round, allowing families who have experienced significant childhood medical trauma, up to and including the loss of a child, to spend quality time together outside of a hospital setting.in 2024, the family retreat welcomed 27 families, totaling 123 individual guests, 61 of whom were children. Each family received a five-day stay at the cottage along with gift certificates for local activities and attractions, as well as a $250 gift card to cover additional expenses. All accommodations, amenities, and gift cards/certificates are provided to families at no charge.