The Cassoday Family
They were three hours from help when baby Isaac decided to arrive. Nearly eight weeks early, there was no way that their local hospital in Coos Bay would be able to help Isaac, or his mom Danielle, when he was born.
The Potter Family
2020 Hope-Raiser Family: Jonathan Potter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvzxdVRw2kQ Read More About Our RMHC Families
The Graves Family
There is so much excitement when welcoming a new baby into your family. From picking out names, to getting a nursey ready, and everything in between, it can be a time filled with joy and anticipation. But when things don’t go as planned, that excitement can quickly turn to worry for your child’s future.
Emmalee & Gavin Cardoza
2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captains Emmalee & Gavin Cardoza “It was such a comfort and relief to know that our family could be together during the many surgeries and extended stays in the hospital…” – Anne Cardoza (mom) The Cardoza family has stayed with RMHC so many times, they’ve lost count. Their daughter, Emmalee, needed […]
Feenix Brophy
When Feenix was born several weeks premature, parents Toni and Jeff made the Portland East House their “home away from home” while their son was in the NICU for five weeks. RMHC helped provide a loving, supportive community for their family when they needed it the most.
Heaven Brooks
Heaven Brooks 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain “I am so thankful for the support RMHC has given to us over the years. They are always there for us and we hold a special place in our hearts for RMHC.” – Lacelin Nordstrom (mom) In 2016, Heaven was diagnosed with very high-risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at […]
Kayden Wright
Kayden Wright 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain “We cannot describe the challenges we faced with Kayden’s accident…Ronald McDonald House was truly a light in the darkness during this difficult time.” – Mary Wright (mom) At age six, Kayden fell while playing in his backyard, his head becoming lodged under a steel bar. He was life-flighted […]
Rylee Betty Hope Akin
Rylee Betty Hope Akin 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain “RMHC gave us peace of mind and are an extended family and support system.” – Chrystal Akin Bruce (mom) Since she was one year old, Rylee has lived with multiple conditions including epilepsy, pelvic floor disorder, a heart murmur, and learning delays. In 2015, Rylee had […]
Spencer Blanchard
Spencer Blanchard 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain Spencer was officially diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma, a type of cancer, on May 17, 2019. Since then he has received multiple rounds of chemotherapy treatment. It’s been a difficult year — from not being able to spend as much time outside or with friends, to being in the […]
Malachi Merrell
Malachi Merrell 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain “We are beyond grateful and will always have a special place in our hearts for RMHC!” – Melissa Merrell (mom) Malachi was born at 30 weeks, weighing only 2.6 lbs. “RMHC truly became our home away from home for eight weeks while Malachi was in the NICU…” says […]