Theresa's RMHD Fundraising Page

For 9 years I have worked at RMHD as the Database Manager and the mission has always been close to my heart. 

Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) exists to serve and sustain families when serious illness or injury strikes the most cherished part of their lives, their children. It is the only organization that provides a welcoming, safe home-away-from-home for families who travel and need a place to stay while their children receive treatment at any Dallas-area hospital. RMHD serves three meals each day, provides shuttle transportation to and from local hospitals, and offers activities and services to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Families are also able to connect with caring volunteers, other families, and our House dog, Shiloh. Our holistic approach results in families who are physically and emotionally close, which according to a Ronald McDonald House Charities Global study, is a difference maker in reducing stress and enhancing well-being. 

It costs nearly $13,000 a day to run RMHD and care for the families staying in our 80+ rooms. Our ultimate North Texas Giving Day goal is $100,000—enough to cover about a week of care for families who are facing some of the hardest moments of their lives.

RMHD provides so much more than just a place to stay—families receive free lodging, three meals a day, and activities that bring comfort and joy. Beyond our House, we also operate a Family Room at Scottish Rite in Prosper and three Hospitality Carts at Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas, Cook Children’s in Prosper, and Medical City Frisco—with dreams of growing even more programs to reach more families.

For North Texas Giving Day, I’m raising funds to support this mission that means so much to me and to all the families we serve at RMHD.  Every gift truly makes a difference. Just $10 can provide a toy to brighten a child’s day after a difficult treatment. Families come to us with children facing a range of serious health challenges, with our top three diagnoses being orthopedic, oncology, and cardiology, for patients from newborns up to 21 years old.  I hope you’ll join me in giving families the comfort and care they need when they need it most.