Ronald McDonald House Families Celebrated at Summer BBQ Reunion in Winfield, IL

The Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana supports families whose children receive care at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and the Proton Center. On July 14, current and former families of the House gathered for a Summer BBQ Reunion at the Winfield Bandshell and Riverwalk, an event hosted by the Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana and The Tony Reyes Family Foundation.

An Evening Made Possible Together

The Summer BBQ Reunion at the Winfield Bandshell and Riverwalk brought together an entire community of partners who share a commitment to supporting families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. This year’s event was made possible with the help of great sponsors like Northwestern Medicine, McDonald’s, the McDonald’s Supplier Network, Tyson Foods, McCain, National Beef, Martin Brower, Dr Pepper, HAVI, tms, Turano Bread, the Mendez Group, and the Winfield Knights of Columbus.

The Tony Reyes Family Foundation was glad to help support the event alongside these McDonald’s system partners, who have a long history of supporting the Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana.

A Reunion for the Families

Guests enjoyed a classic backyard style barbecue prepared and served by dedicated supplier volunteers, live DJ entertainment, face painting, balloon art, water toys, bubbles, and a special appearance from Ronald McDonald and Grimace. Families had the chance to relax, reconnect, and simply enjoy an evening built entirely around them.

The evening’s program included remarks from hosts, the Ronald McDonald House leadership and Northwestern Medicine leadership, recognizing the strength of the families who call the House their temporary home and the community that continues to show up for them.

Why Events Like This Matter

The Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana provides housing for families so they can stay close to their children while they receive medical treatment. This allows families to focus on their child’s care without the added stress of travel or lodging.

Reunion events like this one give current and former families a chance to reconnect and spend time together outside of the hospital setting. The Tony Reyes Family Foundation is glad to support organizations like the Ronald McDonald House that help families during difficult times.

Supporting Ronald McDonald House Families

There are several ways to support the Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana: