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Monday, March 16, 2015

Wings of Love Bereavement Program

In 2014, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis created the Wings of Love bereavement program to provide support to Ronald McDonald House families whose children lose their battle to cancer. Understanding that the time spent at Ronald McDonald House of Memphis is a special time in a family’s journey through pediatric cancer, the Wings of Love program provides support for families – beyond a roof over their heads – during an emotionally challenging time in their lives.  ... Read More
Posted by John Parie at Monday, March 16, 2015
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Monday, March 16, 2015

Ronald McDonald House of Memphis Offers Families Unique Support System

Mack is just like any typical kid, he loves to play games, paint and play basketball with friends. It was after a routine basketball physical that doctors discovered he had cancer in his leg. Twenty-four hours later, on Christmas Eve, the family was on their way to Memphis from their home in Rogersville, Tenn., to help Mack begin the fight for his life. “Being so far away from home and getting thrown in to this difficult experience, we weren't really sure what to expect,” said Amanda,... Read More
Posted by John Parie at Monday, March 16, 2015
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