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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona (RMHC®-SA) announces the appointment of Scott Matlick as the new President and CEO of the nonprofit organization. Matlick, who has served the organization for over a decade, brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the mission of RMHC-SA. He succeeds former President and CEO Kate Maguire Jensen.

With Gratitude For all our volunteers who know that love and compassion help families heal. For all our donors and friends who support the work of RMHC in countless ways. And for all the families who place their trust in us while their children are receiving medical care. Thank you so very much. We share […]

With Gratitude For all our volunteers who know that love and compassion help families heal. For all our donors and friends who support the work of RMHC in countless ways. And for all the families who place their trust in us while their children are receiving medical care. Thank you so very much. We share […]

Last November, we spent a weekend at Tanque Verde Ranch with some of our families thanks to a generous donation from What If Media Group. This gift made family vacations possible for 32 of our current and alumni families. In 2020, What If Media (a company based in Fort Lee, NJ) was planning its employee […]

When you walk into the Ronald McDonald Family Room, the first thing you notice is the smiling face of a volunteer. Last Wednesday, that volunteer was Jill, who has been with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona for nearly 6 years after retiring from her career as a pediatric physical therapist. “I retired and […]

Kids need places to explore. Things to discover. Opportunities to imagine. Even when they’re sick. Maybe especially when they’re sick. And we’re so fortunate to have a Board of Directors who understands that. Former board member and big kid at heart Michael Cyrino jumped at the opportunity to help bring the Center for Adventure to […]

Most of us need the same basic elements to get ourselves motivated for a successful day – a solid night’s rest, a clear plan for the day and likely a great cup of coffee. For what was to become Arizona’s first Ronald McDonald House back in 1980, the plan for success was no different – […]

  Rylin, Tim, Lori & Keegan Medcoff Board President Tim Medcoff likes to say that “he’s only as good as the people around him.” And this year, he’s also paying tribute to those who came before him. Tim understands that the early founders and board members of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona created […]

Today, the Ronald McDonald House is recognized around the world but that wasn’t the case in late ‘70s.  The first Ronald McDonald House had opened in Philadelphia in 1974 and they were just starting to pop up in cities around the country. Dr. Vince Fulginiti, the Chair of the UA Department of Pediatrics, was aware […]