Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

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UMC Candlelighters

Ronald McDonald House lodging support

What you get

A paid Ronald McDonald House stay with a bedroom, bath and shared kitchen, living, laundry and dining spaces, plus a meal for you during your child’s hospital stay. An $8 nightly donation is requested. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it
Your social worker
How it’s sent
Through your social worker
Your time
One conversation with your social worker
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • You need to be coming from out of town and need an overnight stay.
  • Ask about room availability and whether the requested donation can be waived.
  • An $8-per-night donation is requested for the Ronald McDonald House stay.

  1. One thing to do: ask your social workerThey send it. You give them what they need.

    UMC Candlelighters takes requests from your social worker, not from families. Copy this message, or say it at the next visit.

    Hi [social worker’s name],

Could you send a request to UMC Candlelighters for us? They offer a paid Ronald McDonald House stay with a bedroom, bath and shared kitchen, living, laundry and dining spaces, plus a meal for us during our child’s hospital stay, and it has to come from you. Their page is here: https://www.umc.edu/Childrens/Childrens%20Cancer%20and%20Blood%20Disorders/Childrens%20Cancer%20Support%20Programs/Family-Support.html

Tell me what you need from me and I’ll bring it to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.
    Their program page ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What to bring to the meeting

    • Your child’s diagnosis, the hospital’s name, and what you need help with.

    What happens next

    • Make the Ronald McDonald House referral through the hospital workflow.
    • Confirm lodging arrangements, availability, and the requested $8-per-night donation with the social worker or Ronald McDonald House.

After your social worker sends it

Confirm availability and lodging arrangements; the page publishes no advance-notice or response-time rule.

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