In a recent Facebook post, Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) announced that it will be opening its first Ronald McDonald Family Room on October 15 at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco.
The post explains that Ronald McDonald Family Rooms “provide a welcoming, homelike environment for families, just steps away from their child in the hospital” and are open Monday-Friday for any patients and their families.
ABOUT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS
With approximately 60,000 square feet, the House offers 52 private bedrooms and six transplant apartments. Additionally, the House contains multiple playrooms for kids of all ages and interests, a library, media room, craft room, chapel, meditation garden, and outdoor play areas. Two large communal kitchens and dining room provide opportunities for the families to share the evening meal, which is provided 3 times a day by community volunteers, or to prepare their own food if they choose. Hundreds of volunteers support RMHD’s annual operations and fundraising activities by serving families at the House, preparing meals, and hosting organized activities.
Since opening its doors, the Dallas House has served more than 38,000 families. Find out more on the organization’s website.
