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The Kozak Family

When Lara and Rob Kozak's daughter was born and unexpectedly admitted to the PICU (pediatric cardiac intensive care unit), they experienced first-hand how hard it was to leave their daughter's...
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May Volunteer of the Month – Rylee Murray

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For May, meet Rylee Murray, who has rallied her company to volunteer through Meals from the Heart since 2015.

The Kozak Family

When Lara and Rob Kozak's daughter was born and unexpectedly admitted to the PICU (pediatric cardiac intensive care unit), they experienced first-hand how hard it was to leave their daughter's...

April Volunteer of the Month – Eleanor Reardon

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For April, meet Eleanor Reardon, who has been a welcome face at our Ronald McDonald House near UChicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital for over a year. 

Angel Ervin’s Family

Diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth, Angel Ervin was born a fighter.

March Volunteer of the Month – Sol Navarro

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For March, meet Sol Navarro, who has been an essential part of our volunteer team at Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children's since August 2021, and now also spends her time as a Team Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House inside Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital.

February Volunteer of the Month – Jerry Scott

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For February, meet Jerry Scott, who regularly gathers her friends to cook delicious meals for families staying at our Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Children's Hospital.

Evan Rennicke’s Family

When 10-year-old Evan's oncologist told his family that he needed proton radiation and chemotherapy to treat medulloblastoma, his family didn't know how far from home they needed to travel, they...

January Volunteer of the Month – Judy Harazin

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For January, meet Judy Harazin, whose welcoming presence each week makes a big difference for families at the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Edward Hospital.

December Volunteer of the Month – Team Serene

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For December, meet Team Serene, who have been providing delicious meals and treats to guest families since 2019.

Hannah Tewell’s Family

When six-year-old Hannah was diagnosed with aplastic anemia that required chemotherapy, radiation and a stem cell transplant, her parents, Jen and Nick, had no idea how long they'd be away...