Ronald McDonald House Charities of SoCal (RMHCSC)

Happy Birthday Dr. Stu!! 🎉 On behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (RMHCSC), we celebrate the incredible impact you've made in the lives of countless children, families, staff, and volunteers. Today, we honor both your achievements as a renowned oncologist and as a pilar in the creation and expansion of RMHCSC. Not only did he help launch Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times but he continues to volunteer in the Med Shed and is an active member of our Camp community. 🏡🏕️ Your love for our families continues to bring hope, healing, and new heights for ALL the programs of RMHCSC and Ronald McDonald House Charities as a whole. Happy birthday, Dr. Stuart Siegel, and thank you for making a difference! ❤️ #keepingfamiliesclose #rmhc #crmfgt #rmhcsc Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez Melissa Puls Vicki Holloway

At the end of the day, it is all about our families. ❤️ Tap the link below to learn more on how you can continue to give back to RMHCSC! https://lnkd.in/gh2hm7XE

It's been two decades since I last immersed myself in a camp setting, working one-on-one with youth. The energy, connection, and transformative power of those experiences have stayed with me, fueling my passion and inspiring my career. Ever since I joined Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times nearly twelve years ago, I felt a pull—a deep yearning to work one on one with youth again. I heeded the call this summer and spent last week at Camp. The application process reaffirmed my commitment to the program and the children we serve. Once "hired," I eagerly signed up for session one, submitted my PTO, and prepared for a transformative experience. Despite my familiarity with Camp, immersing myself as a counselor was wildly different. It was like listening to the entirety of your favorite album rather than just the top hits. The week began with two days of rigorous yet exciting training with over 40 fellow counselors. Radical love and acceptance were our guiding principles. I was thrilled to be placed in Dance and Improv. Partnered with Songbird, a former camper turned first-time counselor, we choreographed a dance for Beyoncé’s "Texas Hold ‘Em," a performance for the entire camp community. When the campers arrived, I unplugged from the outside world, ready to engulf myself fully in the camp's loving, unplugged community. The first camper I met was Alegría, whose fear was palpable. We guided her and others, doing our best to make them feel at home. The week flew by in a blur of joyful activity. From spirited dance and improv sessions to heartwarming moments shared under the stars with CABIN 3 boys, each day was filled with love, laughter, and learning. The dance night was a highlight. Watching campers and counselors move with fearless abandon filled me with a sense of accomplishment and profound joy. As I reflect on this week, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. The purpose of Camp, to create a community of love and support, was lived out in every moment. I witnessed the best of humanity in our campers, staff, and counselors, a testament to the power of radical love. In sharing these experiences with my husband, Lucio, he likened it to the work of Fr. Greg Boyle and Homeboy Industries, creating loving communities of kinship to counteract division and isolation. That is the spirit of Camp—a place where love overflows, healing not only the children but all of us who are part of this beautiful community. Camp Director Chad's closing reflection reminded us to take the spirit of camp down the mountain, to make the world a better place. As I return to my role at RMHCSC, I carry this call with me, committed to spreading the love and kinship I experienced. To the campers, counselors, and staff of Session 1, thank you for a week that will live in my heart forever. You are the change we seek in this world. #RadicalLove #CampRonaldMcDonaldForGoodTimes #YouthEmpowerment #CancerSupport #VolunteerJourney #TransformativeExperience #CommunityOfLove #RMHCSC

RMHCSC stands together to acknowledge the important significance of Juneteenth. Today we both honor and celebrate the struggles, triumphs, and determination of past and present Black Americans. Let us all celebrate, liberate, and educate ourselves today and every day.

Today we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of DIRECTV! As we celebrate, can't help but think back to the countless incredible moments we have had with DIRECTV — like last summer's Arsenal vs. Barcelona championship game! Thank you for your unwavering support of our mission. We are so grateful for all of your time, care and commitment to our families! We also want to extend a big thank you to our Chapter Board Member Vince Torres for building a nationwide partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities and DIRECTV. Your hard work continues to have a lasting impact on each and every one of our families.

Paramount held its annual Community Day today where we took a moment to give back to the community. I'm proud to join Tad Ro, Harry Lang, Erika Gorman, Katie Li, Franchesca Ramirez, and Mia Iwasaki representing #ParamountStreaming at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of SoCal (RMHCSC) Los Angeles house, hosted by Paramount Pictures. #KeepingFamiliesClose

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined Team Antis at this year’s Ronald McDonald House Orange County Walk for Kids! 🚶♀️🚶♂️ Your energy, enthusiasm, and support made this event unforgettable! ❤️ Together, we walked, laughed, and made a difference for families in need. 🏠✨ Every step we took helped bring hope and comfort to those who need it most. 🌈 Let’s keep this incredible spirit alive and continue to make a positive impact in our community! 🌟💪 Ronald McDonald House Charities of SoCal (RMHCSC) Noel, Katie, Charles

Our #CEOonTheGo Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez spent the day at the McDonald's General Manager Summit! We always love getting to celebrate our McFamily, but especially when we are celebrating over $1 million raised in Round-Up in 2024! Join us in thanking and celebrating the top 10 Round-Up stores in both Southern California and San Diego!

Please join us in welcoming Vicki Holloway, our first Chief Operating Officer, to the RMHCSC family! Vicki brings her passion for operational excellence and over 25 years of professional experience into this role, as she is dedicated to fostering effective teams and empowering others to be successful. Her expertise includes strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, business operations optimization, culture building, and talent management. We are thrilled to have such an incredible leader join our team. Welcome to the RMHCSC family!

The 38th Annual Golf Classic presented by Aspire Bakeries was one for the books! ⛳️ We want to send a HUGE thank you to all our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, chapter-wide staff, and the RMHCSC families who spent their day with us! There is nothing better than coming together for a day of fun, all while supporting the mission and families of RMHCSC. Thank you to Elegant Photography for capturing the day!