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“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” –  Charles Dickens   One of the best things about working for Ronald McDonald House is the opportunity to talk to lots of people. And as different as people are – with divers...

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It’s a warm Saturday afternoon in late August and seven-year-old Kaleb Kwas is standing in the entrance of Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta. He’s brought a new air hockey table and Star Wars toy with him. Kaleb first learned about the House just a few months earl...

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Chances are, you’ve attended at least one wedding this summer. You’ve contemplated over the perfect outfit, decided between steak or salmon, and picked out a gift for the couple as they begin their new life together. Or maybe not. Instead of a gift, maybe you made a dona...

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Earlier this year, our playroom in Calgary underwent an exciting transformation that included the construction of a beautiful indoor playground for our families to enjoy. Our play area has always been a favourite of those who stay at the House – perfect for little ones to ...

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Last week, we unveiled a new magnetic gallery wall in the Craft Room at the House in Calgary. The wall, made possible by a donation from a past RMH family, is in honour of Karsten Huth. Before losing his battle to cancer, Karsten stayed at the House, spending most of his t...

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Operation Smile provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children around the globe.  With our global partners, we work in over 60 countries with more than 6,000 medical volunteers delivering safe, effective cleft surgery and...

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There are so many ways to celebrate a birthday: a party with friends, a special trip, or a quiet evening with family. But most birthdays have one thing in common: presents. Not Derek Gerling’s birthday. Derek came into Ronald McDonald House shortly after his eighth bir...

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Do you ever struggle with knowing what to say in difficult situations? You’re not alone. Wanting to comfort someone who’s suffering, but not knowing how is something many of us experience, including here at Ronald McDonald House Charities Southern & Central A...

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Written by Raman Chohan (Yuvraj’s mom) It all started on April 13, 2015. Our son, Yuvraj, who was eight years old had come down with a flu for weeks. Initially, we thought it was just a flu that was going around his school. Then, we noticed bruises and small black dot...

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On August 6, 2015, Stantec sponsored a Superhero Party at Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta. Nine Stantec employees and volunteers came to the House for the event. One employee, Julie Bailey, wrote about her experience in the company’s internal newsletter. It is r...

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