Ronald McDonald House families with children in hospital
A local organizationProvides out-of-town families with children admitted to localHospital is your home away from home.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A local organizationProvides out-of-town families with children admitted to localHospital is your home away from home.
The Ronald McDonald House St. Petersburg providesFood and drink for free housing forThese are families.
Amy Lopez and Marissa Watson spend a lot time together. hospitals withTheir 18-year old daughter Alyziah. Lopez claims that Lopez’s daughter was nine when she suffered an anoxic cerebral injury.
“Since nine years, we’ve been in the and out of this place. hospitalsMarissa Watson Alyziah’s mother said. “We’ve been all around Orlando. We’ve been toArnold Palmer, Nemours Children’s Hospital St Joe’s and now John Hopkins All Children’s.
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They expressed their gratitude forRonald McDonald House, and their support in providing food housing.
“I don’t believe that many people can afford this.” toLopez, Alyziah’s mom, stated that she recommends staying in a hotel each day. You can think it out if you try. toPay anywhere from 80 to 125 to $120 forA regular, standard hotel room.
Ralph Contursi has been working with Richard Crandall, his best friend, for the past four year. toFeed familiesAt the Ronald McDonald House
“That’s very nice!” toYou will be able toOffer something that is simple, such as a hot meal. It makes people’s lives so much simpler when they are coming. toFrom the hospital and back with sick kids,” Contursi explained.
They are part a group of volunteers who provide free meals. Joe Citro, director of marketing and development at all McDonald’s Charities, said that volunteers are vital toThe Ronald McDonald House does a lot every day for families.
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“So, now you know. for familiesCitro explained that they’re not just sitting around McDonald’s because their child is having a difficult time.
For familiesIt’s very nice toStay at your comfort zone when you’re faced with so much uncertainty
Lopez said that Lopez was extremely accommodating. “Have always loaned an ear,” Lopez stated. forWe have always been helped by you, as much as possible toA room toYou can sleep in, take a shower and use laundry facilities to aid you financially with being able to eat. It’s a huge difference.” A huge difference.”
The Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay providesSupport, accommodation and meal toMore than 2000 familiesA year.
They are participating in the SuperKids League campaign until May 6. It’s a great opportunity toCelebrate familiesThe community that supports them. For more information, visit https://rmhctampabay.org.