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Celebrating 39 years of Keeping Families Close

In 1985, with eight bedrooms and a staff of one, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas opened its doors on the campus of Brackenridge Hospital to provide lodging and services to families with critically ill and injured children. Join us as we commemorate the incredible families and generous supporters who have helped families focus on what matters most – their child.

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Celebrating 36 years of Keeping Families Close

In 1985, with eight bedrooms and a staff of one, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas opened its doors on the campus of Brackenridge Hospital to provide lodging and services to families with critically ill and injured children. Join us as we commemorate the incredible families and generous supporters who have helped families focus on what matters most – their child.

Keeping Families Close

RMHC gives a family with a sick child what they need most — each other.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas provides lodging and support services for families with children in Central Texas Hospitals.

Founded in 1985 on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas has supported 17,000+ families by providing them with 100,000+ room nights at the Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms located in Central Texas.

As partners in enabling family-centered care for three decades, RMHC CTX strives to be part of the solution in improving the lives of children and their families by providing programs that strengthen families during difficult times.

What Our Chapter Does

Keeping families with sick children close to each other and the care and resources they need.

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Ronald McDonald House
A ‘home away from home’ for families with hospitalized children.

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Ronald McDonald Family Room
A friendly place for families to rest and heal in the hospital.

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Healing Hearts Program
Bringing comfort to families that have experienced perinatal and infant loss.

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Happy Wheels Carts
Stroll the hospital hallways and provide comfort as parents focus on their children.

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