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Casa Ronald McDonald international operations

Overview

Casa Ronald McDonald continues to expand its support for families of children undergoing medical treatment through new facilities and fundraising efforts.

In Milan, a new 600-square-meter Casa Ronald McDonald opened at Niguarda Hospital. The facility, which builds upon a previous family room established in 2020, provides bedrooms, kitchens, play zones, and workstations to help families stay close to children during long hospitalizations. Lombardy Region President Attilio Fontana described the project as an example of “public-private collaboration.”

In Argentina, the organization held its annual Celebremos 2026 fundraising event, raising over $443 million. These funds are designated to sustain 11 programs nationwide, including four Ronald McDonald Houses, family rooms in allied hospitals, and various mobile medical and wellness units.

Entities

Julieta Cortijo · La Rural · Casa Ronald McDonald Argentina · McDonald’s Italia · Milano

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Casa Ronald McDonald Argentina raises over $443 million

    Casa Ronald McDonald Argentina raised over $443 million at its Celebremos 2026 event to fund 11 programs supporting families of children undergoing medical treatment.

  2. [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Casa Ronald McDonald opens at Niguarda Hospital in Milan

    A new 600-square-meter Casa Ronald McDonald facility has opened at Milan's Niguarda Hospital to provide accommodation and support for families of hospitalized children.

Sources

anconatoday.it · bankmagazine.com.ar · bergamonews.it · cafexmedio.com.ar · clinicaquarenghi.it · cronacheancona.it · elnuevotiempo.com · ilmediterraneo24.it · m.cronachepicene.it · milanotoday.it · mitomorrow.it