September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the strength of children and families facing this journey. At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, families find comfort, care, and the chance to be together while their child receives treatment. Here are some of their stories.
The Patterson Family: Finding Strength Together
For Joshua and Leah Patterson of Gadsden, Alabama, repeated ear infections with their one-year-old son, Samuel Jake, led them to seek a second…
Brianna’s Story: How RMHCA offered her family togetherness
For Brianna, the House offered one essential thing: togetherness. “Instead of being stuck in the hospital, we can stay here.”
Bri’s Story
Seventeen-year-old Bri was ready to start her junior year of high school, but lingering headaches and dizziness prompted her family to see her doctor.
Jamarcus’s Story
For three months, LaShanda and Marcus Lewis didn’t know why their son, Jamarcus, was sick. Some days, he would have a fever of…
Kaden’s Story
One night can change a life at the Ronald McDonald House. Being in a homey atmosphere with a private room and places to play…