WPBF News – Peterkin Family
December 28, 2023— A powerful story of a Lantana mother and her young son’s battle with cancer was recently featured on WPBF, highlighting the vital support provided by the Ronald McDonald House. The coverage showcased how the Ronald McDonald House has become a “home-away-from-home” for the Peterkin family during their son’s treatment, providing them with […]
WPBF News – Adderley Family
December 28, 2023 — 18-year-old Zariah Adderley from the Bahamas found refuge at our House as she received a kidney transplant and post-operative care from Holtz Children’s. The support and comfort provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities® South Florida were crucial during her recovery, allowing her to focus on healing without the stress of finding […]
Deraita Family Story
December 12, 2023 — Facing the daunting prospect of a kidney transplant, 12-year-old Sydney Deraita from Idaho received a glimmer of hope when she learned that her lifeline would come from none other than her own mother. Susan Deraita, Sydney’s mom, reflecting on the realization that she was a match for her daughter, shared, “It’s […]
Noah’s Courageous Journey
Noah Langlois was born on November 29, 2020, he entered the world prematurely, weighing less than a pound, and endured an extensive 207-day stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a local hospital in Fort Myers. On Noah’s first birthday, his mother Michelle, discovered an unfamiliar lump on his abdomen. Shortly after, doctors […]
Meet the Martinez Family
Thirteen-year-old Jesus Martinez’s admiration for his older brother, Steven, reached new heights when Steven selflessly donated a life-saving kidney. Their journey, marked by love and sacrifice, unfolded with the help of RMHC South Florida. Juana says the Ronald McDonald house was “heaven sent” as they pondered how they could afford traveling to Miami for their […]
Meet the Blair Family
On his 16th birthday, Nesean Blair’s life changed forever. A single gunshot left him paralyzed. Seeking advanced care, Nesean and his mother, Kedine, found solace at Ronald McDonald House in Miami, turning tragedy into hope. “It is a classic case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time,” says Kedine Blair, who has […]
Meet the Encarnacion Family
A visit to their local bakery in St. Croix, quickly turned sour for 6-year-old twins Dimitri and Dominic Encarnacion. A vehicle struck them, causing severe fractures and burns all over their body. In August 2021 the Encarnacion family checked-in to the Ronald McDonald House of South Florida after experiencing an accident in their home of […]
Meet the Michael Family
In April 2021, Mina and his wife Manar traveled with their two young children, Noah, 3 and Adam, 8 from Cairo, Egypt to West Palm Beach, Florida to visit friends for vacation. The trip became a nightmare when a boiling soup spilled on Noah’s chest and part of his arms, causing 3rd-degree burns. After rushing […]
Meet the Moonsammy Family
Isabella Moonsammy was born in Trinidad and Tobago; since birth she had a heart condition which required surgery that was not available in her home country. Together with her mother, Natalie Mooonsammy, she traveled to Miami, FL to seek treatment at Holtz Children’s Hospital. After a successful surgery, they arrived at RMHC on October 28th […]
Meet the Andrew Family
Kelly and William Andrew are from Columbia, South Carolina and stayed at the for 34 nights. The soon-to-be parents were visiting the Bahamas when an unexpected complication occurred with Kelly’s pregnancy. As a result, they were transported from the Bahamas in an air ambulance to Jackson Memorial Hospital where Kelly had an emergency c-section. Liam […]