News & Stories | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana

12/17/2024

Family-Centered Care in Action: The Mead Family Story

When the Mead Family faced the unimaginable, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana became their lifeline. Born weighing just 11 ounces, baby Audrey’s fragile start required constant care, but thanks to RMHC Michiana’s family-centered care, her parents found a sanctuary of support just steps away from her hospital room. Discover how the Meads’ journey exemplifies the power of ensuring that families can be together during their most challenging moments.

05/07/2024

Mother’s Day 2024 Story: Addison Carroll

Addison Carroll developed preeclampsia around 32 weeks. She was going to be induced a few weeks earlier than her due date because of the seriousness of preeclampsia. It was then that RMHC Michiana helped her stay close to her son, Hudson, during his NICU stay.

04/30/2024

In the News: Big Balloon Build

See all the news coverage of the Big Balloon Build benefiting RMHC Michiana!

06/02/2023

Father’s Day 2023 Spotlight: Tony Gaipa

On October 13, 2022, Tony Gaipa was part of a team from Gibson that participated in RMHC Michiana's largest fundraiser of the year - McDazzle Featuring Kilts for Kids. For months, their team had helped raise money to support families with sick and injured children. Tony had shared with others about the impact RMHC Michiana has in the local community. He had no idea that - just a few months later - he would be personally impacted by that mission.

04/19/2022

Volunteer Spotlight: 20-Year Volunteers

"When I volunteer at [Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana], it really makes me feel like I'm doing something to help the families that have children in the hospital." - 20-year volunteer, Ellen VanArsdale

08/13/2021

Volunteer Spotlight: Don and Kathy Demeter

Ask the RMHC Michiana staff about volunteers Don and Kathy Demeter, and you’ll likely get a similar response.

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