Giving Back: From Client to Volunteer
It’s Tuesday morning. After a few tumultuous days at the hospital with her little son, a young mother decides to take up on the invitation of one of the RMHC...
16 April, 2021
Not employees, but passionate volunteers
Ronald McDonald House Charities Curaçao Foundation is carried by its tireless passionate volunteers. Our volunteers not only welcome families at the hospital’s RMHC facility, but they also support them with...
16 April, 2021
Comforting smile at the airport
And then suddenly your world is turned upside-down. The doctor tells you that you need to head abroad, immediately, as it is the only way you will be able to...
16 April, 2021
Kids heal faster when Mom and Dad are near
There’s nothing more comforting to a child staying at the hospital for medical care then cuddling up to its mom or dad when in need of consoling. Or a reassuring...
16 April, 2021
Taking care of the families for a little while
The objective of a Ronald McDonald Family Room is for it to be a place for families to recharge, grab a bite to eat, or get rest during the long...
16 April, 2021
“Curaçao has gained a very special place in my heart” – Blanca Robles.
Blanca Robles is originally from the Dominican Republic and lives for many years in Sint Maarten. She was 30 weeks pregnant when her water broke and her life took an...
16 April, 2021
“I am very thankful for this beautiful and wonderful organization!”- Marlies Gouberville
Year 2017 started with an unexpected twist for Marlies and her family. One little bubble took this family to several examinations, which turned their lives upside down. In a matter...
16 April, 2021
“Ronald McDonald was my support system, my backbone” – Maria Rekwest
In July 2020 Maria gave birth to a premature baby. She received the opportunity to stay at the Ronald McDonald House to stay close to her child. “Geraldine , the RMHC...
16 April, 2021
“Even though I was facing a very difficult period, at the Ronald McDonald House I felt at peace” – Valery Hooi
The sudden death of Valery’s daughter on September 8, 2020, changed her life forever. Jaydely Hooi was only 12 years old when she started facing health problems and passed away...
16 April, 2021
“Words can not even express how thankful I am!” – Hana Naji
Since 2011 when Hana received the news that her pregnancy could take a dramatic turn, she left to the Netherlands for a second opinion. Her baby was born there and...
16 April, 2021