Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois

. Celebrating 40 years! .

The Day Program provides support and respite for families in need.

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Provide a Meal through our Meals From the Heart Program .

Did you know we collect pop tabs? Pop Tab Recycling Program You can donate pop tabs by dropping them off or mailing them to either House

Helping families feel at home even when they can’t be We believe families are stronger when they’re together, and we’re here to help!

Dave Cope “Swing for the Love of It” 12th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament September 12, 2023, Weaver Ridge Golf Club, Peoria, IL

This Holiday Season SNOW SOME LOVE to Each of Our Families at RMHCCI!

Help families stay at a place that feels like home — even when they can’t be. Your donation helps Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois provide comfort, care, and kindness when it matters most.

. 31st Annual Ronald McDonald House® Golf Classic Monday, July 14, 2025

Spread love and kindness with Give A Little Love .

Step Into Hope, Give from the Heart Friday, October 3, 2025 At the Embassy Suites

OUR MISSION

We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

Meet the Maddox Family

This year, as Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois celebrates 40 years of service, the Maddox family is celebrating a milestone of their own. Their son, Scott, was born at Memorial Medical Center on December 20, 1986. Just three days later, their world changed. Scott developed a high-grade fever and infection and was rushed to St. John’s Neo-Natal ICU. Doctors determined he had strep B spinal meningitis. He was a very sick baby.

RMHCCI News

Enjoy a Shamrock Shake – Keep Families Close

Indulge in a Shamrock Shake before March 22 and help families stay close when their child needs healthcare. For every shake purchased, 25¢ supports Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois in providing families with a warm place to stay, home-cooked meals, and essential support during challenging times.

Family Stories

The Edwards Family: Close to Care, Surrounded by Support

The Edwards family is from Quincy, Illinois, and during Amy’s pregnancy with Payton, her blood pressure spiked to a dangerous level. Doctors made the decision to transfer her to Springfield for specialized care. Payton was born 11 weeks early, weighing just 2 pounds. Amy spent one week in the hospital, and Payton spent 77 days in the NICU. “It was the scariest thing that we’ve probably ever had to do,” Amy shared.

RMHCCI Events

Red Shoe Gala Springfield - Celebrating 40 Years

Red Shoe Gala Springfield - Celebrating 40 Years is Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois’ signature fundraising event, celebrating 40 years of keeping families close during times of medical need. Held on April 25, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, this special evening will bring together community members, supporters, and partners to honor the impact RMHCCI has made across Central Illinois over the past four decades.

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