Hunter Gives Back

17-year-old Hunter Hildebrand celebrated his birthday by supporting Ronald McDonald House! In 2021, 16-year-old Hunter Hildebrand was diagnosed with Pectus Carinatum, a life-threatening condition that reduces lung capacity and makes breathing difficult. The Quincy, Illinois, native traveled to St. Louis for specialized treatment and underwent multiple cardiothoracic surgeries that broke his sternum and ribs to …

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Ollie’s parents found comfort in the Ronald McDonald Family Room. On October 25, 2021, Jennifer and Brian Geen heard the devasting news that two-year-old Ollie was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma, a rare form of liver cancer that affects about 1 in 1 million children. Scans from an Urgent Care visit were irregular; Ollie was taken to …

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The West County Ronald McDonald House supports the Lawson Family   When Sydney and Eric Lawson found out they were expecting their third child, they were overjoyed to add a new addition to their family. Four months into their pregnancy, they found out they were having a healthy baby boy set to enter the world …

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The Stevens family honors the memory of their daughter Macy by starting a foundation to support fellow families.   Karen and Jordan Stevens were expecting a beautiful, healthy baby girl until their five-month check-up. The couple was devastated when the doctor shared the difficult news that their baby was diagnosed in utero with a heart …

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Providing Comfort & care Barrett’s family stayed close when they needed it most thanks to RMHC.  On February 8, 2019, Betina and Dustin Hood welcomed their son, Barrett, into the world. Barrett was diagnosed with Radial Longitudinal Deficiency or Radial Club Hand and other internal complications with his heart, liver, and abdomen. Within a few …

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