Meet Brianna, 122 Nights Without a Ronald McDonald House

A mother with a 15-month old toddler at home, a husband with a full-time job, and a baby born at 24-weeks. She spent 122 days with her newborn in the NICU.

“Each day I had to make a choice: which child would receive my attention; my tiny sick baby or my 15-month old toddler? How do you choose between your children? With a Ronald McDonald House, families will not have to choose. There must be a way for a family’s support system to stay intact, otherwise, the stress and trauma multiply exponentially. The idea of a Ronald McDonald House — I really have no words to tell you how valuable it will be. It will solve so much!”

Meet Liam, 55 Nights Without a Ronald McDonald House

Born prematurely in Shreveport, Liam was diagnosed with kidney failure and spent 55 days in the NICU.

“We were there every day, but the daily round-trip drive, and being away from our 7-year-old daughter was so difficult. We were overwhelmed when Liam was sent to Dallas for dialysis. Worried for him and our finances. It was almost more than we could bear. We were relieved to learn we could stay as long as needed at the Ronald McDonald House there for free! Everything was provided – meals, laundry, and much more. It took so much stress off us and we were able to focus all our attention on Liam. The possibility of having a Ronald McDonald House here at home where families could be with their child would be amazing and is so needed.”

Meet Molly, 35 Nights Without a Ronald McDonald House

From Calhoun, Louisiana Molly had a normal pregnancy and delivery when the unexpected happened.

Meet LaToya, stayed 240 Nights in the Ronald McDonald House

When the twins were born prematurely, they were airlifted to the hospital Londyn was released after a few months while Lincoln remained in the NICU for eight months.

Meet the Lopintos, 14 Stays

47 Nights at the Ronald McDonald House

Anthony, from Covington, LA, was diagnosed at birth with lymphatic malformation. He will face a lifetime of surgeries.

He is now seven years old and recently had his 14th surgery.

“Because of the Ronald McDonald House we’ve been able to focus on Anthony while staying close to him through each procedure. We’ve had meals, a comfortable place to sleep and the company of other families, each walking a journey similar to our own.”

Meet the Smith Family, 49 nights in the Ronald McDonald House

For 49 nights, the Smith family called the Ronald McDonald House their home away from home.

“Adonis was rushed to the hospital after a virus attacked his heart and lungs. He went into cardiac arrest three times and went into complete heart failure. When we found out we could stay at the Ronald McDonald House, it was my first real night’s sleep. We felt safe when far from home and the staff was like family. This is what families really need. Without the House, who knows what families would go through. This place is heaven sent.”