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 […]
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 […]
Ashlyn Hanson
Ashlyn Hanson 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain In 2016, Ashlyn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age six. Ashlyn’s diagnosis completely changed the family’s everyday life – from having to make the 2.5 hour drive to Portland for chemotherapy treatments and doctor’s visits, to Ashlyn not being able to attend school on a regular […]
Ashtyn Ahmadifard
Ashtyn Ahmadifard 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain “We are forever grateful to RMHC for allowing us to stay close to our baby during such a difficult time in our lives.” – April Ahmadifard (mom) Ashtyn almost died overnight when he contracted a serious pneumonia that caused toxic shock and infection throughout his entire body. “RMHC […]
The Winch Family
The Winch Family from Sunriver, Oregon: One Visit, 99 Nights Sommer is an outgoing, artistic high school sophomore who has a larger than life personality. During her 99-day stay, her charm and talent radiated throughout our House as she filled our hallways with sounds ranging from classical music on the piano to beautifully-sung song lyrics. […]
The Reynolds Family
The Reynolds Family from Stanfield, Oregon: Six Visits, 35 Nights In October 2014, Jacob Reynolds was at football practice when his foot slipped in a hole as he was being tackled. The fall created major damage to his leg, including a dislocated knee cap and torn ligaments. The damage was so severe, it led to […]