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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 Strickland Family: A Threshold Between Chaos and Calm

“There’s something about grabbing the handle outside the House and you’re like, ‘Okay. We made it through another day.’” The first time Jonathan Strickland reached
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The Ruiz Family: Right Where They Belonged

Last August, seventeen-year-old Renata Ruiz was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer that affects how white blood cells work. Because Renata was born with
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The Lee Parra Family: Facing It Together

For Miranda Lee Parra, childhood cancer crept in the way it usually does—sinister and quiet at first, then suddenly with force. It started with a
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The Jackson Family: Siblings’ Guide to NICU Life

“Can I have my birthday party here?” Four-year-old Wyatt Jackson asked his parents this question while playing with his siblings at the Ronald McDonald House
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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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