Where it all began.
Ronald McDonald House was founded through a unique partnership between compassion and community action.
In 1974, Dr Audrey Evans, a paediatric oncologist at the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital, envisioned a place where families could stay close to their hospitalised children. With the support of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team, a local McDonald’s restaurant, and its customers- who helped raise the necessary funds – that vision was brought to life.
In recognition of their commitment to supporting families during their most difficult moments, the House was named “Ronald McDonald House” and McDonald’s has remained our founding and forever partner ever since.
Ronald McDonald House Fiji registered as a charity organisation under the Charitable Trust Act (Cap 67)
In August, Ronald McDonald House Fiji opened its first program – The Ronald McDonald House Family Room at the Colonial war Memorial hospital in Suva.
May 2024, the Hospitality Cart program was introduced at the Lautoka hospital.
We launched our new brand!
We can’t wait to see where the future takes us.
