CINCINNATI —
An Ohio family is working through some tough circumstances with two young children. The family is using the Ronald McDonald House here in Cincinnati to stay with the kids in the hospital while two of their other children stay at home.
CINCINNATI — It is often said that twins have a special bond. Growing up together, they experience the world at the same developmental stage, in the same environment, and doing many of the same activities. Of course, like any sibling set, twins are their own unique beings, and no matter how close they are, their lives are different. And yet, the bond is strong.
A local nonprofit dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of children and their families needs volunteers. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati takes care of more than 170 families at a time who have children in the hospital. Currently, their staff says they have 300 regular weekly volunteers but need more help on the weekend.
I have a soft spot for families with a medically fragile child because I had a sibling with special needs. When I was offered the opportunity to tour the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati, I was excited to learn more about how they are serving families with critically ill children coming to the area from all over the world.
Jayden has spent most of his high school years living in Cincinnati's Ronald McDonald House. He earned his diploma and was struggling knowing he wouldn't have a "typical" graduation. Watch what happened when his Ronald McDonald House family learned of this news.
The Ronald McDonald House near Cincinnati Children's Hospital is one of the largest in the world. It houses and serves families at their greatest time of need, and recently the house served its 150,000 meal of the year to families.
They've never needed this service, but that hasn't stopped two young friends from understanding the importance of helping critically ill children in need.
You're invited to make a difference! By simply sending a snowflake to the critically ill children and their families living in Cincinnati's Ronald McDonald House, you can help make a flurry of support through the glass window hallway.
