Ronald McDonald House Los Angeles

Special Announcement

Dear Friends

We’re sharing an important update with our community. While we will not be participating in this year’s Walk for Kids, this decision was made thoughtfully — with our families’ most urgent needs at heart. At Ronald McDonald House Los Angeles, we provide a true “home away from home” for families while their child receives critical medical care. Beyond shelter, families rely on us for comfort, stability, and support during some of life’s most challenging moments.

One of the most immediate needs we see every day is access to nourishment.
Families staying with us are often far from home, separated from support systems, unable to work, and facing overwhelming stress. In this context, food is more than nourishment — it offers relief, care, and a sense of normalcy.

This year, we are focusing our efforts on raising $100,000 to provide daily meals and snacks for the more than 300 individuals who call our House home each day – from snacks between hospital visits, to packed lunches, to warm meals that bring comfort at day’s end. While we may not be walking together this year, we invite you to walk alongside us in spirit. Rally your past Walk partners, friends, and colleagues to help Nourish Our Families and become part of the support system they depend on. Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and belief in the families we serve. We are deeply grateful to walk this journey with you — no matter the path.

With gratitude,

Rebecca Jackson Lai, CFRE Executive Director

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Turning generosity into Stability, Nourishment, and Hope

Nourishment is one of the most human ways we show families they are cared for during an incredibly difficult time. When days are spent rushing between hospital rooms, appointments, and bedside vigils, a warm meal or a simple snack can feel like a lifeline. It offers comfort, relieves one small but heavy burden, and reminds parents they don’t have to face this moment alone. While this focus may look different from what our community is used to, its impact is deeply felt. By supporting Nourish Our Families, donors are providing more than food — you are offering relief, dignity, and the strength families need to keep going.