Our Forever Families recently stepped away from the routines of healthcare for a special day filled with football, fun, and plenty of smiles at Baltimore Ravens Training Camp. Families had the opportunity to watch the team practice, meet some of the players and Ravens mascots, get autographs, take on obstacle courses, and enjoy all the excitement that comes with being at training camp.
After cheering on the Ravens, families continued the day together over lunch at McDonald’s. It was a chance to relax, share a meal, and make memories together in a setting where families could simply enjoy being families.
For our Ronald McDonald House families, moments like these provide an opportunity to take a break from the challenges and routines of healthcare and create joyful memories together. We are so grateful to the Baltimore Ravens and transportation partner DCAcar® and McDonald’s for helping make this special day possible.
These moments matter. A Smile Break gives families time to simply be together — to laugh, explore, cheer on a favorite team + make the kinds of memories every family deserves.
And none of it happens without a community that shows up.
DCAcar® generously provided transportation to and from Baltimore Ravens Training Camp, giving our families the chance to relax, enjoy the ride, and simply have fun together. They even helped make a McDonald’s stop part of the adventure.
Our families say it best: Thank you, DCAcar®!
The Gavignano Organization, a local McDonald’s Owner/Operator, generously donated a McDonalds lunch to the families, helping to nourish and enhance this special day for our families.
Thank you to all of our amazing community partners for helping our families find a little more joy along the journey.
"Thank you so much for a wonderful day today and for the opportunity to meet the Ravens and watch them practice. My family and I enjoyed ourselves and can’t thank you enough for everything today!" -The Needy Family
At Ronald McDonald House Washington DC, we provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families + promote healing — so families can stay close, stay together + remain part of their child’s care when they need healthcare.
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