In 1983, the Promise was realized, and the doors opened. From the first day, the Ronald McDonald House has had a high occupancy rate. For 365 days a year, the House is available for up to 12 families. Over 12,000 moms, dads, and their kids have found a place to share their worries and tears, laughter, and joy. A place to read and watch TV, cook a meal, do the laundry - the simple things we all take for granted, the simple things that are a welcome alternative to lonely, anxious nights in hospital waiting rooms.
Heart surgery continues to be the largest single diagnosis, with premature birth being second.
Over the years, the House has made continual and steady improvements. The home has listened to the needs of its families, and added phones in the bedrooms. A stair lift makes going upstairs easier for new moms and post surgery patients. The sprinkler system makes it safer for the families and the building. Keeping the Promise.