I’ve been an overnight volunteer at Ronald McDonald House for more than eight years, along with my wife, Bev. I’ve seen first hand how your gifts change lives.

Every time a family walks through the door, I help them while they cope with the stressful and frightening time with their seriously ill or injured child. I listen, offer comfort, a friendly smile – a big hug if they need it.

It’s my way of giving back and I love it.

What really hits you when you spend time here is the strength of the love. The parents, the siblings, the seriously ill kids themselves – they are nothing short of amazing.

Love is what gets them by, and it’s only possible when they can all be together, supporting each other, here at the House.

When I leave the House after a shift, I always leave on a high. What I do doesn’t always sound like much, but I know it makes a huge difference.

After just one shift, the House envelops you and you fall in love with the place.