First-time mum Melanie was rushed from Coffs Harbour to John Hunter Hospital; delivering her baby boy, Banjo at 15-weeks premature. While Banjo received care in the NICU, Melanie remained by his side, staying at our House in Newcastle.
“When I first walked into this big, beautiful, homey room I cried – I was just so overwhelmed and grateful,” Melanie said.
“I’ve made great friendships here with the Volunteers and people going through similar journeys. You could have the worst day ever; when you come back to the House you’ve always got someone to talk to that gets it.”
“Every day when I leave the NICU I say ‘I’m going back home’. I call it home – it feels like home, it really does.”
Each year, over 400 families with a seriously ill or injured child, just like Banjo’s, find their home away from home at Ronald McDonald House Newcastle.
As a 100% community owned and operated charity, we rely on the generosity of the community and our House Volunteers to keep providing this vital service for families in need.
Pledge a Month today and help these families stay together when it matters most.
You can help relieve the burden for families with a seriously ill or injured child, giving them a safe and welcoming space to call home during their time of need, by Pledging a Month.
Benefits for you:
Your business logo added to our digital display Sponsor certificate to display proudly in your office Exclusive use of ‘Proudly Supporting’ logo to use on your emails, website or other marketing material First right of renewal for sponsorship and notification of upcoming special events Staff engagement opportunities** and RMHC NNSW staff presentation to your employees Annual Impact Report highlighting the difference your Pledge has made
Cost: $5000 for a 12 month partnership
For more information, contact our Hunter Community Engagement Coordinator – Kerryn Scully via:
P: 0437 385 499 | E: kerry.scully@rmhc.org.au
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