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Stories of Ronald McDonald House Families

Farlow Family
Farlow Family
For Jack and Heidi from Gracemere in Central Queensland, life changed in an instant when a routine pregnancy scan revealed that their first baby, Cai, was not growing as he should.
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Maggie Jones
Jones Family
A heartfelt story honouring Maggie and the vital support Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland provided during her illness and beyond.
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St Henry Family
Ava’s first campdraft competition turned into a fight for her life after a devastating accident. Discover how Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland kept her family together during months of recovery and why your support matters.
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Winchester Family
When 11-year-old Henry was diagnosed with bone cancer, Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland became a lifeline for his family. Read their story of hope and resilience.
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Macfarlane Family
When little Jack was born at just 27 weeks, the Macfarlane family from Roma faced an emotional and medical journey far from home.
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Mudge Family
The Mudge family found strength and support at RMHC SEQ after Ellie’s cancer diagnosis. Discover their story of resilience and hope.
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Friske Family
Brothers Mason and Oliver share a bond that helped save a life. Read how RMHC SEQ kept their family together through cancer treatment and beyond.
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Last Family
Born at 25 weeks, Jacob has faced immense challenges – but with RMHC SEQ by his side, he’s grown into a record-breaking athlete and a true inspiration.
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A heart on the frontline
Every volunteer, no matter their role, plays a vital part in bringing support to families with ill or injured children.
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A Story of Resilience
From navigating chronic health conditions, personal loss, all whilst trying to finish school, Erin’s story is one of true resilience and determination.
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Kutcher family
At 26 weeks pregnant, Josephine’s life took an unexpected turn. Living on the Sunshine Coast, she was urgently transferred to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where she underwent an emergency C-section to deliver her baby boy, Leonard.
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Staib family
Luna is described as a sweet little girl and considering she has spent half her life in and out of hospital, she continues to fight and bring so much joy to her family’s life.
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Brow family
For over three years, the Brow family have called Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland (RMHC SEQ) their home-away-from-home.
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Beasy family
At just 27 weeks gestation, Amy had a sudden placental abruption, which meant little Samuel’s heart rate could not be detected and an emergency C-section was performed to deliver him quickly into the world.
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News stories

Charlie Bell Scholarship 2025
From hospital to graduation
The annual Charlie Bell Scholarship ceremony honoured Ashton, who completed Year 12 while undergoing treatment for a type of brain tumour.
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Opening doors to families in need
Opening doors to families in need
Thanks to wonderful supporters like ROMAC, the Heart of our Home Program gives families a home away from home during their child’s treatment.
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Learning program
The power of one-on-one support
Discover Poppy’s impact as a tutor with the Ronald McDonald Learning Program and explore how to get involved as a tutor.
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David Schramm Sponsorship day at Lakeside Raceway
The power of partnership
A powerful example of corporate partnership in action – turning passion into meaningful community impact.
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2026 Charity Partner of the Brisbane Broncos
2026 Charity Partner of the Brisbane Broncos
Big news! We’ve been named as one of the 2026 Brisbane Broncos Charity Partners.
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Celebrating our refurbished Gold Coast Family Rooms
Our Gold Coast Family Rooms are newly refurbished – calm, welcoming spaces for families to rest and reconnect during hospital stays.
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Hospitality Cart Launch 2025
We’re thrilled to share something truly special – we launched the Hospitality Cart Program at the Queensland Children’s Hospital!
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Herston 1995 front
Celebrating 30 years of Herston House
For 30 years, Ronald McDonald Herston House has provided a comforting home away from home for over 40,000 families in need, offering vital support near the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital.
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Red Boot Revelry 2025
The Gladstone community raised over $70,000 at the third Red Boot Revelry in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland.
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Running for a reason: Bridge to Brisbane 2025
Over 1,200 RMHC SEQ supporters took part in Bridge to Brisbane 2025, raising vital funds to support families with ill or injured children.
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Include a Charity Week 2025
This week we are celebrating Include a Charity Week.
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Meals from the Heart
Brisbane Heat Bake a Difference for families
Players from the Brisbane Heat swapped their cricket bats for mixing bowls and took part in our much-loved Baking a Difference Program. 
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Charlie Bell Scholarship
Applications open for our Charlie Bell Scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2025 Charlie Bell Scholarship, supporting young people impacted by illness to pursue education or training.
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A Story of Resilience
From navigating chronic health conditions, personal loss, all whilst trying to finish school, Erin’s story is one of true resilience and determination.
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Volunteer stories

Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland Volunteer Sonya
A volunteer who does it all
Sonja never imagined a single recommendation would lead to over 600 hours of impact and countless moments of connection.
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Penny and Eliza
Young hearts, big impact
What started as a way to continue the spirit of service, Penny and Eliza, embraced at school has now become something that fills their time with purpose and joy.
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Helping Hands on the Road
Discover Gianni’s inspiring journey from a tech career to volunteering as a Helping Hands Van driver with RMHC SEQ. Learn how he supports families with ill or injured children and why volunteering makes a real difference.
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Gold Coast Community Organisation of the Year!
Discover how our volunteers make a difference and learn how you can join our mission to care for families in need.
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Jingle and Mingle
Jingle and Mingle 2025
RMHC SEQ’s Jingle and Mingle celebrated the impact of volunteers with a festive Christmas in July event full of gratitude, laughter and community spirit.
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National Volunteer Week 2025
Discover the inspiring stories of our Queensland Volunteer Award nominees and the incredible impact volunteers make every day.
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A heart on the frontline
Every volunteer, no matter their role, plays a vital part in bringing support to families with ill or injured children.
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Events

All Night Long 2025
On Saturday 25 October, over 1,600 participants came together for a night to remember – All Night Long, a groundbreaking event that united two powerhouse charities for the first time.
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A night to remember: ‘A Starry Night’ Gala Ball 2025
The 2025 ‘A Starry Night’ Gala Ball, proudly presented by Cornetts Supermarkets, raised $700,000 – funding over 4,300 nights of accommodation for families in need.
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One Sunny Race Day presented by Cornetts Supermarkets
On a perfect Queensland winter’s day, our community came together trackside for One Sunny Race Day – and what a day it was!
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‘A Starry Night’ Gala Ball 2024
This prestigious night on our fundraising and events calendar was hosted by Channel 9’s Today Show stars, Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo, and featured a live performance by Rikki-Lee Coulter.
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Parents don’t know when their children will need critical medical assistance, but we believe that they should know they can always access the care they need. With your help, we can support families throughout their journey, providing and resources and care that make a difference.

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