“Located 2,750 kms northwest of Perth, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, is the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. It’s these Islands, that the Elman family call home.”

“Jacob was born five weeks early with congenital leukaemia. His family is from Bridgetown, in the South West region of Western Australia.”

“With you beside us, we could support more families of seriously ill or injured children, helping them stay together through the toughest times.
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“Thanks to you, Zander’s family has found a second home in Ronald McDonald House – and a caring community to belong to.”

“Raised on a remote NSW cotton station, Ryder, 8, was diagnosed with leukaemia – but life-saving treatment was nine-and-a-half hours away.”

“For seriously ill children, the little things you make possible really are the big things. Meika, was a normal, happy little girl who loved sleepovers and making messy potions and mud pies, when she was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer at age nine.”

“Situated 2,720kms from Perth and approximately 370kms out of Derby is the community of Dodnun. The community has roughly 40-50 people, and to Daisey-Lee Donation and her Aunty, Djari Latham, this is where ‘home’ is.”

““The support I received from the Ronald McDonald Family Room meant I was less stressed about other things and could totally focus on Jaxon. It just made my life so much easier during that time. It was such a blessing to have them there.””

“The Ronald McDonald Family Room Gosford has been a great escape from the ward, allowing time for relaxation and play.”

“It’s because of Ronald McDonald House that our family can get through these hard times.They really do make us feel welcome, safe and put a smile on our faces.”