Our Families

Families travel from all over our state, country, and world to receive medical care in our communities. Each child’s medical journey is unique – cancer treatments, surgeries, NICU stays, or more – the reasons that families come to stay are many. Our guests have one thing in common – they are in need of a home away from home and a community of support as their child receives life-saving or life-changing care.

These are just some of the many heartwarming, hope-filled, and inspiring stories of families who have received shelter and support in our Houses.

Spencer Blanchard

Spencer Blanchard 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain Spencer was officially diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma, a type of cancer, on May 17, 2019. Since then he has received multiple rounds of

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Malachi Merrell

Malachi Merrell 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain “We are beyond grateful and will always have a special place in our hearts for RMHC!” – Melissa Merrell (mom) Malachi was born

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Ashlyn Hanson

Ashlyn Hanson 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain In 2016, Ashlyn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age six. Ashlyn’s diagnosis completely changed the family’s everyday life – from having

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Ashtyn Ahmadifard

Ashtyn Ahmadifard 2020 Hockey Challenge Kid Captain “We are forever grateful to RMHC for allowing us to stay close to our baby during such a difficult time in our lives.”

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The Winch Family

The Winch Family from Sunriver, Oregon: One Visit, 99 Nights Sommer is an outgoing, artistic high school sophomore who has a larger than life personality. During her 99-day stay, her

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The Reynolds Family

The Reynolds Family from Stanfield, Oregon: Six Visits, 35 Nights In October 2014, Jacob Reynolds was at football practice when his foot slipped in a hole as he was being

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