Families are stronger when they are together, which helps a sick child heal faster and cope better. While we cannot ease the pain of the sick children and their families' experience, we can help lessen their burden and ensure children have access to quality medical care by providing their family a place to stay nearby the hospital at our Ronald McDonald House, or a place to rest inside the hospital at our Ronald McDonald Family Room. More than just a place to sleep, the Ronald McDonald House provides a warm, safe and comfortable home for sick children and their families. To do this, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC relies on the love, sharing and caring of hundreds of generous donors and volunteers from the community.