Ronald McDonald House of Mid Michigan

Liquid Web Donates iPad to RMHMM!

Special thanks to our friends at Lansing-based web hosting company Liquid Web (www.liquidweb.com) for donating a brand-new iPad yesterday to our House!

While we like to think that we're always doing everything in the best way to help our guests, the truth is that sometimes other things get in the way of that important work. Lack of resources for "extras" (like additional staff or technology) ...

RMH Makes Top Mention in HubPages' Ode to Lansing

It always feels good to hear or see your city talked, written or blogged about in a positive manner. A recent article on HubPages raved about the writer's recent trip to Lansing (great news to follow up Kiplinger's release a few weeks ago of its annual list of the Top 10 Best Places for Young Adults in America, placing Lansing at #6). "Top 10 Hot Jobs in Incredible Lansing" includes lots of lifestyle ...

Family Campers and RV'ers Visit

Each year, Family Campers and Rv'ers spends the year collecting pop tabs and creating excitement for other support of the Ronald McDonald Houses across the U.S. and Canada. At their annual gathering, they collect the tabs, cash donations and more and bless the nearest Ronald McDonald House with the goodies. This year, we were the lucky recipients! Check out our Photo Album page to see Teen Queen Taylor ...

Kirlin's Hallmark's "Card Shower" Creates RMH Donation Opportunities for Customers

Kirlin's Hallmark in the Eastwood Towne Center in Lansing will offer a 10% discount off cards customers purchase and donate to RMHMM during the month of June. Cash donations will also be accepted and will be used to purchase packages of cards. The cards customers donate during this "Card Shower" will be used by our guests to keep in touch with family and friends. Thanks Kirlin's Hallmark! We are honored ...

Thanks to Okemos H.S. Students, RMHMM Looks Great!

For the last few years, Okemos High School students have had a mission: Get RMHMM's yard ready for summer! Today, Okemos students worked at the House, spreading mulch, pulling weeds, planting flowers...anything needed to get our flowerbeds into shape for the summer season. Thanks to all these wonderful students, our guests will have a beautiful outdoor space to rest, relax and recharge when they take ...

McDonald's Owners Buy Computers for RMHMM

Thanks to the generosity of four McDonald's owner/operators, RMHMM will have brand-new computers. Tony D'Anna of Frankenmuth, Jim and Debbie Molyneaux of McDonald's of Chesaning, Jim and Pat Brasseur of Battle Creek and Chris and Renee Draves of Lansing each made generous donations towards the purchase of 4 new computers for the staff and volunteers of RMHMM. We are grateful for your continuing support ...

TJ Duckett/Jason Colthorp to be Featured at 2010 Golf for the House

Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan is proud to announce that TJ Duckett and Jason Colthorp will be featured at our 2010 Golf for the House. Duckett, former MSU/NFL standout, and Colthorp, news anchor for WILX TV, are both long-time supporters of the House.

Run for the House Announced

We're gearing up for Run for the House 2010! See Jason Colthorp in our PSA. This event gets bigger and better every single year, raising much-needed funds for our mission. Don't miss out! Perfect for the serious runner or the casual walker, this event is both competitive and a celebration of the lives of the families we serve. Registration ...

We Finally Have Good TV! Thanks DSN Satellite!

Gone are the rabbit ears and conversion boxes! Since we opened our doors in 2000, we've been dreaming about being able to provide a quality picture and a variety of channels to our guests when they need to relax and unwind after a long day at the hospital. Unfortunately, cable TV just was never in our budget. Add in the complete lack of wiring (which would cost many thousands of dollars to install), ...

WINNER! TEDDY BEAR RAFFLE 604275

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, September 26! We had a great time, and enjoyed watching all the kids learn about their bodies from doctors and MSU medical students. The winning number for our raffle is 604275. If you have won, please email us at lisa@lovethehouse.org. And congratulations!

RMH Staff Inspired and Rarin' to Go!

Our Executive Director Lisa and House Manager Ruth just returned from the 2009 Ronald McDonald House Charities International Conference in Chicago...and are feeling blessed, inspired and refreshed! Along with more than 650 RMHC friends from all over the world, Lisa and Ruth learned a lot, hung out with old friends and met a lot of new ones. "Though we are an independent organization, sharing the ...

Thanks to our Golf for the House 2009 Sponsors!

They support us, please support them! Check out the video too! www.rmhmm.org/donate/2009GolfThanks.php

WOW! Golf for the House 2009 was big success!

On Monday, July 27th, under a beautiful sky, in perfect golfing weather and with children and families in our hearts and minds, RMHMM supporters, staff, volunteers, former families, MSU Women's Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant and WILX anchor Jason Colthorp converged on Forest Akers Golf Course at Michigan State University for a day of friendly competition and lots of fun! We are proud to say that ...

Lansing Give Camp Chooses RMHMM for Project

Over the weekend of April 24th to 26th, Lansing area software developers and programmers will camp out at Impression 5 Science Center with one mission: help Lansing area non-profits by creating custom software applications built to fit their specific needs. We are honored to have been chosen for this year's Give Camp! Like most non-profits, our budget for technology is extremely small, but like all ...

Thanks LAMP!

A warm thanks goes out to the Lansing Area Manufacturing Partnership for "giving" us a student for the month of March. Travis came to us with top-notch problem-solving and analytical skills, totally prepared to work on increasing online donations through our website. His great solutions will soon be put to the test, but we're sure we'll be seeing results in no time at all! Thanks again LAMP and Travis! ...