2006-12-19 02:18:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Yes they do. Here's a virtual tour of one.
http://www.utmb.edu/tour/33.htm
And here's a partial listing of there locations
http://dmoz.org/Society/Philanthropy/Organizations/Hospitality_Houses/Ronald_McDonald_House_Charities/
2006-12-19 02:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the first house was opened in 1984 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in memory of Ray Kroc who was a children's advocate. It opened as the idea of Dr. Audrey Evans and Fred Hill. The first Ronald McDonald House opened outside the United States was in 1985 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The 100th Ronald McDonald House opened in 1986 in Long Island, New York. However, they had a mobile unit operating in 1974.
2006-12-19 02:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like others have said, yes they do. My family stayed at the one in Kansas City twice when I was a kid. I was having surgery at the Children's hospital nearby. They really were a miracle. We were poor and upset, and it was Thanksgiving. They had a food pantry we could use and had Thanksgiving dinner. They also had free long distance you could use, and an entertainment room with a big screen TV, pool table, and ping pong. It made the experience so much better for us. Please donate to them! (See link below to donate time or money)
2006-12-19 04:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Randy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does and to the best of my knowledge, it is in the state of Wisconsin, there may be others. Call thier headquarters for more specific info.
2006-12-19 02:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by Robert D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do. They provide housing for families with children being treated for life-threatening diseases in hospitals far from their home.
2006-12-19 04:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Timothy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, contact the McDonalds corporation
2006-12-19 02:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by fancyname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I volunteered at one in Seattle. It's by the UW and the Children's Hospital. It is a wonderful thing!!
2006-12-19 04:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes - they are typically located next to children's hospitals. My daughter was in NICU and my family and I stayed at one free of charge while she was there
2006-12-19 02:20:43 · answer #8 · answered by ksmpmjoll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's where they started.
The first one opened in Philadelphia
2006-12-19 02:19:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes yes yes
2006-12-19 02:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋