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We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

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Jackson’s Story: A Place of Comfort and Support

When Jackson needed unexpected medical care, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois gave his family a place to rest, recharge, and stay close.

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From One Boo-Boo Bunny to a Mission of Comfort

At just 16 years old, Miss Illinois’ Teen 2026, Brooke Herod, has already built a legacy of compassion through her nonprofit organization, The Healing Hands Projects. What began as a simple act of kindness for a friend has grown into a statewide and national mission dedicated to bringing comfort to children and families facing medical challenges.

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Dean’s Story: 40 Years of Keeping Families Close

When Maddie’s son, Dean, was born at 28 weeks, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois provided comfort and support during an unimaginable time. Today, Maddie honors Dean by giving back to other families facing similar journeys.

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The Sweeney Family Story

When the Sweeney family learned they were expecting twins, their hearts were filled with joy, excitement, and dreams for the future. Their boys, Isaac and Owen, were deeply loved from the very beginning, and their daughter Audrey was part of the family story they were building together.

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