About the New Space

At 3,285 square feet, the new In-Hospital Ronald McDonald House provides space for families to relax, enjoy a meal, or participate in calming activities. The family-centered facility will offer dining and lounging areas, four Family Sleep Rooms, a food-service area, laundry facilities, a children’s play area, and an outdoor patio. Here compassionate RMHC Richmond staff and volunteers will present regular programming including Lunches with Love and snack services, warm dinners, and interactive activities such as music, haircuts, and yoga sessions.

This space will feature residential, non-clinical architectural design, furnishings, and regular family programming by RMHC staff and volunteers. Our new In-Hospital Ronald McDonald House will be licensed according to RMHC Global best practices. This new facility will serve as a place of relaxation and care in the Sky Lobby, close to patient rooms.

A Transformative Gift

This new facility wouldn’t have happened without John Kemper’s vision and philanthropy.

A dedicated advocate and supporter of RMHC Richmond, John’s expertise in building hospitals has been invaluable in creating the vision for this new space. John and his wife Deborah’s $350,000 lead gift is essential in bringing this $1.3M project to life.

Of their pledge, John said, “Deborah and I believe strongly that families are best served near their child’s care. When we consider the challenges that these families face, there is no better place for RMHC to be than in the new Wonder Tower.  The need is great and RMHC Richmond will serve families in new ways where they need it most.”