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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois provides a supportive place for families to stay while their child is receiving medical care, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children.

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Snow Some Love: Help Create a Record-Breaking Snowfall of Hope for RMHCCI Families!

This holiday season, brighten the days of families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois by spreading love and joy—one snowflake, snowman, or family gram at a time! From December 9 to December 31, you can make the season a little warmer for families facing challenging times far from home.

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A Story of Hope: The Suddarth Family’s Journey with Baby Collins

When Jalee and Derek Suddarth welcomed their daughter Collins into the world, she weighed just 1 lb 11 oz. Born extremely premature, Collins faced cardiac issues and gross motor delays, spending the first 109 days of her life in the NICU. For the Suddarths, living in Bloomington, the thought of traveling back and forth to Peoria during this time felt overwhelming—until a nurse introduced them to Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois.

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The Gomez Family: A Journey of Strength and Support

For the Gomez family, the arrival of their triplets—Darleny, Eithan, and Derien—was filled with uncertainty and hope. Born at just 25 weeks, these tiny fighters faced a long road in the NICU, spending nearly four months growing and gaining strength before they could finally go home.

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging

The participants at Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging recently undertook a heartwarming project: creating blankets for the families and children at RMHCCI. These blankets, handcrafted with love and care, are more than just items of comfort. They represent a bridge of compassion between generations, a tangible expression of support from Peoria's older adults to families navigating some of the toughest times in their lives.

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