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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.
A new Dunkin' in Harlem, Georgia is celebrating its grand opening by donating $20,000 to help a therapy dog comfort sick children at a local hospital. The first 100 customers also score free coffee for 100 days.
Scientists at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children have discovered a gene that influences core autism behaviors, opening new paths for treatment. The breakthrough could lead to precision therapies within a decade.
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.
Three years after a near-fatal car accident left him unable to walk across a room, an 82-year-old grandfather is attempting a 24-hour "walking on water" world record to raise £1 million for sick children. Tony Fahey and his family team are proving it's never too late for an incredible comeback.
After beating cancer three times, BJ Radhe now spends his days bringing hope to sick children through Make-A-Wish, often with his service dog Lily by his side. His journey from patient to volunteer shows how surviving the darkest moments can light the way for others.
A drum & bass DJ is attempting to become the first person ever to DJ while running the entire 26.2-mile London Marathon, all to raise money for sick children. The wildest part? He's doing it the morning after performing a sold-out show for 2,000 fans.
Pro golfer Brooks Koepka is directing $5 million to charities supporting children's healthcare, families facing ALS, and kids with disabilities as part of his return to the PGA Tour. The donation will impact causes from autism support to free housing for families of sick children.
Blockchain company Ripple partnered with GOSH Charity to transform cryptocurrency into life-saving funds for seriously ill children at a world-renowned hospital. The new system lets global donors support pediatric care without expensive international banking fees.
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.
Families in England will no longer have to choose between paying bills and getting their sick children to cancer appointments. A new government fund removes one of the most painful financial burdens from parents whose kids are fighting for their lives.
Students at DuBois Area School District are proving that academic excellence and compassion go hand in hand. From national vocabulary champions to young philanthropists raising over $50,000 for sick children, these Pennsylvania kids are showing what's possible when education meets heart.
Poland's Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity just raised a record-breaking $43.5 million in a single day, with 120,000 volunteers collecting donations to help sick children. The 33-year-old fundraiser proves that community spirit can move mountains when people come together for a cause that matters.