Ronald McDonald House of Kentuckiana (RMHCK) began in 1984 as a way to support families who had children being treated at the area hospitals. The idea for RMHCK began with Jef Conner and Hunt Rounsavall, whose infant daughter Christine was undergoing treatment for a rare cancer at the nearby children’s hospital. After three years of fundraising and campaigning, RMHCK began with 19 guestrooms, and after 40 years, it has expanded nearly three-fold to 56 guestrooms. Through it all, its mission has stayed the same: to provide the home and support that allows families to stay together while they focus on the healing of their sick children at a critical time.

  • Lunches of Love (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

    550 S First Street, Louisville

    Lunches of Love are to-go lunches provided to guests staying at the House. It allows families to focus on their child's medical care while making sure that they stay energized throughout their day at the hospital through an easy and delicious meal that they can eat anywhere.

    As volunteers, we will be making and packing at least 50 brown bag lunches, which will consist of: a drink, a sandwich, fruit, a salty snack and a sweet snack.

    Available dates & times to volunteer:

    Saturday, November 9th, 12:30-2:30 PM

    RMHCK is less than a 15-minute walk or about a 3-minute drive from the Convention Center.

  • JoyFULL Treats (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

    550 S First Street, Louisville

    JoyFULL treats are little snacks that are provided to the House's guests to keep them running and on the go. These can be sweet treats like cookies and cupcakes, or healthy snacks like egg bites or granola. This is a perfect project for those fencers and their families who enjoy baking and cooking!

    As a volunteer, you will be working with other DoGood volunteers to make treats to brighten guests' days.

    Available dates & times to volunteer:

    Sunday, November 10th, 12:30-2:30 PM

    RMHCK is less than a 15-minute walk or about a 3-minute drive from the Convention Center.

  • Snack Packs (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

    280 W Jefferson Street, Louisville (Meeting in lobby of Louisville Downtown Marriott)

    We’re going to assemble Snack Packs for guests of the House. They’re a perfect pick-me-up and take-me-wherever treat for when guests of the House don’t have time to sit down and eat a whole meal, or when they just need something to nibble on throughout the day. Each Snack Pack will contain 3-4 small snacks plus a bottle of water and an encouraging note. We need volunteers to assemble the bags and to write encouraging messages on notecards. We also need volunteers to bring them over to the House when we’re done. The registration for this project is capped at 15.

    Available dates & times to volunteer:

    Saturday, November 9th, 3:00-4:30 PM

    The Louisville Downtown Marriott is across the street from the Convention Center.