With Mother's Day approaching, Bryana couldn't figure out exactly what to give her Mom on the special day.

This is the tale of two opposite people destined to serve the families of Ronald McDonald House New York. One to honor her lost brother and the other to prepare himself to save a baby boy that wasn’t even born yet. 

Ronald McDonald House New York's volunteers are truly the most dedicated in the business. Whether they come once a week to serve meals, assist in the playroom, accompany service animals, or to push the Blavatnik Family Foundation Hospitality Cart near our Family Rooms in hospitals throughout NYC, our volunteers serve our families and local communities with compassion and love. 

Meet Nikki and Sommah and go with them on their journey from the island oasis to life in the House in NYC. In addition, learn about the relationships created at Ronald McDonald House New York that will last both a lifetime.

Spoiler Alert: There’s good news at the end!

by Ruth Browne, President and CEO. Cancer survival rates overall have improved in the United States for the past five decades. Forty years ago, when Ronald McDonald House-New York’s (RMH-NY) started out, only 15% of children using our services survived. Today 80% of children using our services now survive.