Guest Blog
The Ronald McDonald House of Danville provides a “home-away-from-home” for parents and families of children who are hospitalized or receiving outpatient care at local hospitals. The House is a place of comfort and stability offering families the opportunity to be together as a family unit during a time of great uncertainty. Since 1981 the Ronald McDonald House of Danville has served over 396,000 guests from 65 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, 34 states and 27 other countries. Approximately 2,780 families have stayed at the House from Centre County, making it the #2 county that we serve.
The Ronald McDonald House of Danville provides a “home-away-from-home” for parents and families of children who are hospitalized or receiving outpatient care at local hospitals. The House is a place of comfort and stability offering families the opportunity to be together as a family unit during a time of great uncertainty. Since 1981 the Ronald McDonald House of Danville has served over 396,000 guests from 65 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, 34 states and 27 other countries. Approximately 2,780 families have stayed at the House from Centre County, making it the #2 county that we serve.
In 1982, the Ronald McDonald House of Danville established the first summer camp, otherwise known as Camp Dost, for children coping with cancer. Camp Dost is a magical place where children can recapture their childhood by enjoying activities that may have been denied them by their disease. Camp activities range from swimming and fishing to arts and crafts. Campers benefit from the shared camaraderie among each other and the volunteers and often make lasting friendships.
In 2017, the Ronald McDonald House of Danville opened the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Geisinger’s Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. The Family Room is a comforting haven for families of critically ill children. Being just steps away, the Family Room offers a quiet space for families to rest and regroup while their child is being cared for just down the hall. Extending the support of the House into the hospital setting, the Family Room offers a kitchenette, living room area, quiet room, napping room, and two sleep rooms with a full bathroom.
For more information about the Ronald McDonald House of Danville, follow us on Facebook or visit us at https://rmhdanville.org/.
Testimonials:
Testimonials:
“With my daughter in the NICU, you all have given me a place to breathe and just take some time for myself, while being so close. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
“We truly appreciate the generosity and availability of the Ronald McDonald House. The House allowed us to remain close to our baby throughout her NICU stay.”
