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Ronald Lauder is giving his entire Neue Galerie museum, including over 600 artworks and a $135 million Gustav Klimt masterpiece, to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The donation represents one of the largest gifts ever given to a museum and ensures the collection remains public forever.
For over three decades, volunteers have kept the Ronald McDonald House of Knoxville running, providing free support to families with hospitalized children. Executive Director Sue Beverly started as a volunteer and never left, calling it the most rewarding work of her life. #
A Virginia window company donated a complete window replacement to a Ronald McDonald House, redirecting thousands of dollars back to families with sick children. One broken window couldn't open at all, creating a safety risk when cooking smoke filled the kitchen.
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is back on the field after a hamstring injury, bringing his infectious energy to a team that's already dominating Major League Baseball. The five-time All-Star said he felt like a kid making his debut again.
A Missouri car dealership just handed over nearly $28,000 to help families with sick children stay together during medical crises. For 12 years running, Frank Fletcher Subaru has made the Ronald McDonald House its charity of choice.
The fast food icon surprised Charlotte Knights fans with a powerful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner that's now going viral. Sometimes the best moments at minor league games come from the most unexpected places.
A Dallas volunteer group has spent 37 years cooking home-cooked meals for families staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive medical treatment. In 2025 alone, volunteers donated 36,000 hours and prepared nearly 72,000 meals.
Son Ho-jun, a popular Korean actor, donated 10 million won (roughly $7,500) to support families with seriously ill children through McDonald's annual charity walk. The donation will help build Korea's first Ronald McDonald House in the Seoul area.
Two big-hearted fundraisers just delivered more than $130,000 to help families with sick children in Fort Wayne. Local McDonald's customers and 70 chefs teamed up to support Ronald McDonald House Charities in separate events.
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
Chatters Hair Salon is inviting customers across 115 Canadian locations to add a few dollars to their bill to help families with critically ill children. The campaign, running through June 4, marks a decade of partnership with Ronald McDonald House Canada.
A World War Two officer from Kent has finally been identified and honored after researchers discovered his unmarked grave in France. For more than eight decades, 2nd Lt Ronald Douglas Elmer Speed's family could only wonder where he rested.
A stunning photograph captures the Rosette Nebula, a 100-light-year-wide flower of stars and gas glowing in deep space. Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher transformed 10 hours of observation into a breathtaking Valentine from the universe.
Ronald McCatherine couldn't stop smiling as volunteers cleared his overgrown yard, power washed his deck, and prepared to paint his home. The One Week One Street program is bringing its 13th year of neighborhood improvements to three Saginaw streets this week.
Families staying at a northern BC hospital will soon have a modern, welcoming kitchen where they can share meals during their most difficult moments. A $20,000 grant and community fundraising effort are transforming the Ronald McDonald House Family Room into a comforting space for those who need it most.
Greater Akron's love for McDonald's Shamrock Shakes just raised over $115,000 for families facing medical emergencies. Every minty sip helped provide housing for families at Akron Children's Hospital.
Konnor Griffin is heading to the major leagues this Friday, becoming the youngest position player to debut since Juan Soto in 2018. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop has been compared to superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Ronald Acuña Jr.
Doctors once thought blood tests for Alzheimer's were impossible, but breakthrough technology is now making diagnosis as simple as a routine blood draw. The tests could transform how millions get diagnosed and treated for the disease.
Northeast Ohio's love for Shamrock Shakes just helped raise over $115,000 for families facing medical emergencies. McDonald's donated 25 cents from every minty treat sold this spring.
Venezuela defeated the powerhouse United States team to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic championship in an emotional upset that brought a nation together. The underdog squad silenced a star-studded American roster in front of a roaring crowd that turned Miami into Caracas for one unforgettable night.
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