Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake, Inc.

Category: Non-profit organization in Durham, North Carolina

Address: 506 Alexander Ave, Durham, NC 27705, USA

Phone: +19192869305

Reviews

Marcus Chambers

Aug 26, 2022

For starters I've never even heard of this place until I found myself out of town having my first son at Duke hospital in Durham NC... After complications with his heart at birth I was deeply saddened by the thought of not being by his side every single day until he is well enough to come home I mean honestly I can feel the tears building up with just the thought of not being able to support him at such a trying time but instead of crying I can truly say that the RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE has been wonderful for providing a private room for my wife and I, as well as a shuttle back and forth to the hospital every day of the week including weekends to be by our son's side, a private bathroom, daily catered meals, free laundry machines, I mean the list just goes on and on but most importantly the staff there is from my understanding mostly all volunteers and they truly go above and beyond to help with anything you need to be comfortable without fully knowing your situation but at the same time knowing everyone here is facing some sort of situation I take my hat off to this place as I am overwhelmed with gratitude and as stated in the beginning I never even heard of this place until I was in need and with that being said consider me a lifetime donor because I can only imagine how many they've helped before us and the many people that will surely need this place moving forward... May GOD continue to bless this place and those in need of such a place I would definitely recommend the RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE...

Carlos Alvarez

Aug 11, 2022

Best place especially when I had my baby In My tubes to cause me for emergency c section Baby was born at 23 weeks they help serve us food plus gave a home !!

Misty sadler

May 6, 2022

My son has ITP we had to go to the emergency room on a Sunday and they took us in an ambulance straight to Duke and we end up having to stay there for 4 days and two of the days we were released from the hospital and live 2 hours away and can't afford to drive back and forth we have one vehicle and six kids and they let me and my son stay so he could get his treatment he needed they have been such a blessing everyone is super nice and friendly dinner has been awesome every night and their snacks have been amazing too I said and talked to the night shift lady (Mrs. Sherry) for over an hour and could have talked to her all day she was so amazing I wish all my kids can meet her but my family is so thankful for everything they did for us maybe one day we'll be able to repay the favor Conrad Sadler age 13 ITP WORRIER and Mom Misty Pawlowski

randall graham

Jan 26, 2018

What a life saver and peace of mind. The staff here is amazing as is the level of care also. The volunteers are gracious and helpful. It would be difficult without them. Very difficult.

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Questions & Answers

Does the area of Durham have lodging similar to Ronald McDonald's house but for adults.

jannie sims | Sep 8, 2021
Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake, Inc. | Jan 11, 2022

The Caring House provides patients at Duke Cancer Institute with affordable housing and other support. Visit caringhouse.org for more info.

Is this close to duke university

Deborah Thomas | Sep 8, 2020
Jerome Newton | Sep 8, 2020

You can walk the few blocks from the. Duke and Durham VA hospitals ( which happens to be across the street from each other) to the most caring facility for parents and family of hospitalized children I've ever in my life experienced .

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How do I go about reserving a room for a family member whose having surgery next month? IS There any forms that i need to get to have patient doctor to sign and where do i get the forms from?

Edwin Hill | Sep 9, 2019
Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake, Inc. | Jan 11, 2022

Please contact your hospital social worker who can help with the referral process.

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I would like to begin volunteering as well as have my grandchildren volunteer with me. Is the RMH for families only or is there also a wing for patients?

karen clark (ACCW) | Sep 8, 2020
Travis Spainhour | Sep 8, 2020

They need volunteers usually to cook or bring donations they keep the families together when possible

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Do they house an older adult overnight there for appointments at Duke? Need a room Dec 11, 2019

Tracy Smock Rector | Sep 8, 2020
Lisa Austin | Sep 8, 2021

I had a friend whose adult daughter had transplants, and she stayed at RMH.

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I'm new to this pop tab program but if we fill up a gallon of pop tabs do we get prizes cause someone mentioned it that we get prizes I'm just wondering???

Kaimanu Aplaca-christopher | Sep 8, 2020
clementine hyman | Sep 8, 2020

Don't know about pop tab program

Do you accept handmade cards of encouragement by our Vacation Bible School children to be distributed to children/families?

Gloria Perry | Sep 9, 2019
daisy davidson | Sep 9, 2019

Yes they do because a group made a bunch of book marks with bible verses ♡

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If a veteran is in the VA hospital for over a month, can his wife stay at the Mcdonald house?

Donna Foster | Sep 9, 2019
Victoria “Vicky” Antionette | Sep 9, 2019

You can try and get a referral there. Call and ask for katherine

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Can grand parents stay here also

Vickie Smith | Sep 9, 2019
jean denis | Sep 9, 2019

Yes

What are the qualifications for getting a room at Ronald McDonald?

Eva D | Sep 9, 2018
IanTheCutePotato | Sep 9, 2018

Contact the social service department at the hospital where your child will receive treatment. They will place your name on the waiting list for the day that you intend to arrive. Because each child's treatment is unique, a family’s stay at the House is unpredictable. Therefore, most local RMHC Chapters are unable to confirm room reservations for your stay prior to your arrival.  
In general, Ronald McDonald House programs offer rooms for families of pediatric patients 21 years old and younger. Due to the demand for rooms, some Houses accommodate families of patients up to 18 only. For most Houses, families may stay as long as their child remains in active treatment, although some Houses may establish a maximum length of stay at a Ronald McDonald House in order to accommodate room demand. This is determined on a local basis.

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Do you take stuffed animals?

Joan Arnold | Sep 9, 2018
Bill Scharf | Sep 9, 2018

Not sure but please keep in mind some kids there have supressed immune systems. If things are near pets or allergens of any kind, please wash thoroughly. I know my son would love getting a stuffed animal while there!

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