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The Wilch Family

25 years after their son's diagnosis, the Wilch family returns to the Ronald McDonald House, this time for a very different and celebratory reason. On July 20, 1999, the Wilch...

January Volunteer of the Month – Pip Duinstra

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For September, meet Madeleine Sletten who volunteers at our Ronald McDonald Family Room in Edward Hospital.

December Volunteer of the Month – Andy Duerkop

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For September, meet Madeleine Sletten who volunteers at our Ronald McDonald Family Room in Edward Hospital.

A Letter of Gratitude from Nicholas’ Dad

Hi there – My name is Eric Rizo, and I wanted to reach out so you could hear my family’s story directly from me. Before our son Nicholas was even...

6 Family-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities

The holiday season is a time for family, gratitude, and giving back. At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI), we offer meaningful opportunities for families like...

October Volunteer of the Month – Lara Bencscics

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For September, meet Madeleine Sletten who volunteers at our Ronald McDonald Family Room in Edward Hospital.

September Volunteer of the Month – Madeleine Sletten

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For September, meet Madeleine Sletten who volunteers at our Ronald McDonald Family Room in Edward Hospital.

August Volunteer of the Month – Lockton

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For August, meet the team from Lockton, who have been volunteering their time in our Meals from the Heart and Cookies from the Heart programs since 2017.

July Volunteer of the Month – Stacie Terrell

Meet our volunteers! Each month, we highlight stand-out volunteers and how they support families. For July, meet Stacie Terrell, who has been a volunteer at our Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Children's Hospital since October 2023.

The Wilch Family

25 years after their son's diagnosis, the Wilch family returns to the Ronald McDonald House, this time for a very different and celebratory reason. On July 20, 1999, the Wilch...