Adopt-a-Room

By adopting a room and paying families’ portion of their stay, you give parents the ability to focus on the most important thing – the health of their child.

It costs nearly $100 per night to operate each of the 55 rooms at the Ronald McDonald House of Durham.  Families who stay at the Durham House are encouraged to pay $10 for each night spent in a bedroom or $20 a night for one of our larger, long-term family suites. Most families, however, can’t pay at all due to medical bills and loss of income.

Adopt-a-Room sponsors provide a “home-away-from-home” at one of the following sponsorship levels:

• $3,650 provides a year of short-term stays in a bedroom with a shared bathroom, or
• $7,300 provides a year of long-term stays in a suite for families with children who are receiving ongoing medical support, such as after a transplant or during cancer treatments.

Some groups enjoy a hands-on activity to accompany their giving. Rooms need redecorating or renovating regularly as they experience a significant amount of wear and tear due to the high number of families we serve. Groups and sponsors redecorating a room pay redecorating costs.  These costs are separate from the sponsorship amount.

Sponsor Benefits

As an Adopt-A-Room sponsor, you will receive the following benefits for 12 months from the time of your gift:

• A recognition plaque by the door of your adopted room
• Recognition in our newsletter or annual report
• An annual Room Report detailing the impact you made
• Opportunity to decorate your adopted room
• First right of renewal on your adopted room
• Use of our logo in your company’s publications

Host a Fundraiser

Many groups have annual fundraising events and are looking for a worthy beneficiary. RMH is a great partner with its strong brand recognition and important mission. What’s more, we’re lots of fun! Consider wearing our striped socks for a visible reminder of your event.

If you’d like participants to fundraising for RMH, check out our Make Fun Matter page for a simple to reach out to their friends and family.