Family Stories
Gain inspiration from our families.
Below, you will find stories of families who have stayed at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Ellie's Gift
Nicole Koerner was on the way to pick up wrapping paper when she got her daughter Ellie's test results. It was just days before Christmas, and the seemingly healthy four-year-old had developed what looked like a rash on her entire body...read more
Jayson's Story
Nearly every morning, Brenda Flores’ fiance Jayson Lenzsch leaves the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House at 4am to drive to his job in New Jersey while she prepares to go to the hospital...read more
The Grosshans Family's Journey
When George and Barbara Grosshans moved to China ten years ago, they never dreamed they were about to become parents again...read more
The Osowiecki Family's Story
Christiane Osowiecki did not know what to expect when she arrived at the door of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House 13 years ago...The Osowiecki Family's Story
The McLaughlin Family's Story
When Amy and Doug McLaughlin brought their two-month-old son Teddy to the doctor, they already knew something was wrong...The McLaughlin Family's Story
The Higgins Family's Story
When Lisa Higgins imagined her first trip to the United States, she never dreamt her time would be spent at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House...The Higgins Family's Story
