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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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We have the best donors ever. No really, it’s true! According to Statistics Canada, Albertans donate more annually than any other province. Albertans also give more frequently and in larger amounts. See? We weren’t just saying it. You really are the best! Now, what i...

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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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ITC Construction Group doesn’t mind getting a little dirty for a good cause! For the second year in a row, members of Team ITC Construction Group put themselves to the test at 24 Hours of Adrenalin. This event, dubbed the “Woodstock of Mountain Biking,” brings mountain...

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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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What started as a request to help make Santa Sacks for Ronald McDonald House has since become an annual tradition for a group of local women. When long-time RMH volunteer Ann Dowling was approached in October 2011 to make Santa Sacks for families staying at the House in Cal...

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“Little feet, big hearts.” That’s how Amanda Price describes her two young daughters and running mates as they warm up for the 10th annual Rock the House Run. As the colourfully dressed girls skip along the pavement, tutus and hair bouncing, Amanda shares ...

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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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You’ve trained. You’ve fundraised. Now, Rock the House Run is finally here! All that’s left to do is run. Easy, right? Of course not. We know that running is hard, but we also know that the perfect playlist can make or break a run. So, Ronald McDonald Hous...

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