About Us
Ronald McDonald House Charities is here to serve and sustain families when catastrophe strikes the most cherished part of their lives - their children.
The Mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois
Our mission is to provide a supportive home away from home for families with children receiving medical care in Springfield.
"Our Family Tree"
Ronald McDonald House of Central Illinos
Springfield,Illinois.
The History of Ronald McDonald House Charities
In 1974 when the daughter of Philadelphia Eagles' tight end Fred Hill was diagnosed with leukemia, he and his wife soon discovered the difficulties faced by families of sick children. They spent sleepless nights on hospital chairs and ate vending machine meals. They also met many other families who faced similar situations: they had traveled long distances to bring their children to a medical facility, but couldn’t afford a hotel room. The Hill’s joined with the Eagles’ general manager, Jim Murray, and Dr. Audrey Evans, head of the pediatric oncology unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and together they created the first Ronald McDonald House. That first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974. Today there are more than 300 houses in 30 countries around the world.
