This past August, my husband and I celebrated the birth of our second daughter. However, the first ten days of her life were spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at All Children’s Hospital. We were fortunate to be blessed with the ability to stay at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) during this difficult time. The RMH is located in the hospital, so we were just a very short walking distance from the NICU, and we were able to come and go as needed.
The RMH offered our family a beautiful, clean bedroom and bathroom to stay in, as well as three meals a day, free of charge, from food that had been donated. The RMH also had a wonderful playroom with lots of toys, which our two year old daughter truly enjoyed. The RMH definitely became a “home away from home” for us. The kindness and generosity of those working and volunteering at the RMH helped make a difficult time in our life so much easier.
Therefore, this Christmas season, our family is very thankful for the Ronald McDonald House at All Children’s Hospital.
— Amy Bonham
St. Pete Houses Holiday Wish List
Our valued patient, this year we have chosen our local Ronald McDonald House for our annual Christmas Charity. This is particularly close to our hearts since Dr. Amy and Dr. Carey Bonham spent time at Ronald McDonald House at All Children’s Hospital during the birth of their second daughter this past year. This charity helps families going through times full of anxiety and fear, providing a safe, comfortable place for parents to be close to their children during their hospital stay at a low or no cost to them.
We are extending an invitation to all our patients to participate with us to make a charitable contribution to this organization. We have posted the Ronald McDonald House Holiday Wish List to our Facebook page and our blog on the website, where you can also read about Dr. Amy and Dr. Carey’s experience at the Ronald McDonald House during their stay.
We must have all donations delivered to Ronald McDonald House by December 15th. So we are asking that you please drop them off at our office NO LATER than December 14th.
If you don’t have time to shop, and would like to donate we have donation cards available in the office. Please call us if you have questions at 727-581-1869.
Acts of generosity and kindness is what the Christmas season brings out in all of us! Have a blessed Holiday Season!
View the St. Pete Houses Holiday Wish List