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Family Stories in Tucson

Our Vision: A world where all children have access to medical care and their families are supported and actively involved in their children’s care.

The Turner Family

In February, little Travis spiked a fever and started having seizures. His parents, Amanda and Randy, rushed him to the emergency room where he was
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The Rendon Family: For the Love of Jose

In early 2020, Paola Rendon was visiting her family in Hermosillo, Mexico with her two-year-old son, Jose. He loved playing and watching sports, but baseball
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The Two Moons: A Heart for Austin

Lynette Two Moons was first introduced to the Ronald McDonald House when she was around 10 years old. Her auntie had welcomed a son and
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The Woolleys: Double Trouble

On July 11, mom Kahlyn went to the doctor for her 28-week growth scan of her twin boys. Logan had always measured smaller than Emmett.
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The Wells-McFates: Seeing Things Again for the First Time

“My favorite part about being a dad is living through my kids. Seeing things again for the first time through their eyes. Watching them learn
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The Russells: A Note from a New Mom

My name is Kaileen and I’m a new mom from Marana. I’ve volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House for years alongside my mom and her
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The Scarbroughs: “We got this.”

Maraena and Henry met in the Army. They fell in love and married soon after. “We wanted to start a family right off the bat,
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The Estorgas: A Family with a Broken Heart

Emiliano, his little brother, his mom and his dad at Tucson Comic-Con. Fortunately, the Ronald McDonald House had a place for them to call “home”
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The Dos Santos: Going the Extra Mile

“Staying at the House – I tell this to everyone – it’s a blessing. Nothing compares to the importance of being near to the baby.”
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