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Southern California Chapter

Unifying the efforts of our six houses, a camp, two family rooms and other programs, the Southern California Chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities is committed to creating a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy.

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Our Houses

Ronald McDonald Houses located throughout Southern California help families stay close to their child when they need treatment for a serious medical condition. Our Houses provide a home-like setting, close to the region's top hospitals, where families can stay free-of charge for as long as necessary.

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Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times helps children with cancer and their families find hope, healing and a sense of normalcy at our year-round, medically supervised camp facility.

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Family Rooms

Our Family Rooms provide an oasis for parents and caregivers inside the hospital, giving them a chance to sleep, shower, and connect with other families just steps away from their child’s hospital bed.

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Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services (FSS) provides compassionate emotional support, education, and resources to the families and staff of the Ronald McDonald House. We are available to you seven days a week, 24 hours a day, every day of the year even after you leave the house and return home.

Our Impact

The Blazer Family
The Blazer FamilyCHOC at Orange

Carina and Michael have spent countless hours in the Ronald McDonald Family Room while their son Cayden has received treatment. 

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The Gibson Family
The Gibson FamilyCHOC at Orange

While her son Liam was being treated in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Mendie and her family used the Ronald McDonald Family Room and stayed connected. 

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Marjie Fryer
Marjie FryerCHOC at Orange

Ronald McDonald Family Room Volunteers are an integral part of Ronald McDonald Family Room operations. They provide support to families when they need it the most. 

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Rondald with Danica and Brooke Beare
Brooke BeareCHOC at Orange

When Brooke’s daughter Danica was injured, she refused to leave the child’s bedside. She found comfort and support just a few feet away.

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Mindy Pera
Mindy PeraCHOC at Orange

Meet Mindy, a dedicated volunteer whose heart for serving others has made a remarkable impact at Ronald McDonald Family Room® (RMFR) CHOC since 2018. Prior to her volunteer work, Mindy dedicated over two decades of her career as a respiratory therapist at CHOC, embodying the spirit of care and compassion that defines the hospital's mission.

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