2026 F A M I L Y
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Verde Family Home: Cassville, MO (Barry County)
“Elizabeth Rose was born in November of 2023.
She was diagnosed with Dandy-Walker malformation and hydrocephalus and needed life-saving medical intervention. When she was born, she was taken straight to the NICU, where the doctors and nurses were wonderful in caring for her. Elizabeth was on and off life support, battling seizures, and required multiple medications. With so much uncertainty surrounding how long she would need major medical care, the NICU team helped get us set up at the Ronald McDonald House. The NICU nurses and doctors were absolutely wonderful. We ended up staying for almost two months, including all three holidays. Our family is so thankful to have had the Ronald McDonald House as our home away from home. They helped us celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, all while never having to leave our sweet baby alone— providing for our every need. During such hard and uncertain times, they created comfort, kindness, and joyful spaces for our children. Our family will never forget what the Ronald McDonald House did for us, and we will forever be thankful.”
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