Ronald McDonald House Long Island Raises $450,000 at 40th Anniversary Gala
At the annual Gala, over 300 guests came to recognize and celebrate four decades of service to families. The 40th Anniversary Gala took place on Thursday, October 15, at Larkfield in East Northport. The evening celebrated the past, present and future of the organization. This year’s honorees included the 2026 Board of Directors. All proceeds […]
Ronald McDonald House Celebrates Volunteers at 2026 Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Over 200 gathered for the 2026 Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Thursday, September 24. The Volunteer Recognition Dinner was hosted at The Fox Hollow in Woodbury. Attendees included volunteers, staff, and leadership for an evening of gratitude and celebration. Honoring Volunteers Across Long Island The event honored the volunteers who serve families across Ronald McDonald House’s programs. […]
The Hofmann Family: Hope & Healing at Ronald McDonald House
On December 10th of 2025, the Hofmann family was driving to dinner. Wendy Hofmann was taking her twelve-year-old son Luke and husband Lance to a surprise Christmas dinner at a restaurant in Atlantic Beach. It was at 5:30 p.m. that a drunk driver swerved into their lane and hit the family head on. The Hofmann family […]
Building the Future of Family-Centered Care in Suffolk County
by Cynthia Wong Lippe Chair, Capital Campaign, Building Suffolk County’s First Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House Long Island Board Member Across Suffolk County and beyond, there is a shared instinct to show up for families in need. Throughout this campaign, I’ve seen that instinct first-hand in conversations with small business owners, parents, public officials, clergy, community leaders, […]
Lloyd Frazier Memorial Golf Outing Celebrates 40 Years of Care
The Lloyd Frazier Memorial Golf Outing took place on July 13, 2026 at the North Hempstead Country Club. Over 200 golfers and tennis players came out to support Ronald McDonald House Long Island in recognition of 40 years of care. Since 1986, Ronald McDonald House Long Island has been providing essential services that remove barriers, […]
St. James 5 Mile Challenge Raises $130K for New Ronald McDonald House in Stony Brook
More than 800 runners turned out for the third annual St. James Certified 5 Mile Challenge and 5K Fun Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026, raising more than $130,000 to benefit Ronald McDonald House Long Island and its campaign to build a new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. “We’ve had overwhelming support […]
Celebrating 40 Years of Family-Centered Care
At a time when Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was the most popular movie, and The Oprah Winfrey Show debuted, there was another project taking hold. Perhaps less known, but a true labor of love: a new Ronald McDonald House was to be built on Long Island to promote family-centered care. Local business leader, Lyn Jurick […]
Misfit Island Holiday Lights Shine Bright
What started as a passion for restoring discarded holiday decorations has grown into a powerful act of community giving. East Northport resident, Andrew Reid, recently presented a check for over $14,000 to Ronald McDonald House, raised through donations from visitors to his beloved Misfit Island Holiday Lights Display during the holiday season. This marks Andrew’s […]
Best of 2025: Our Favorite Meaningful Moments
Thank you for making 2025 such a memorable and special year. Below are some of our favorite moments, reflecting the power of our community, our families, and our team. Your support ensures we are working towards a future where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children. Here […]
Macy’s Brings Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Families
On December 2nd, over twenty team members at Macy’s Long Island-New York Metro division visited the Ronald McDonald House to transform the Great Room for families staying over the holidays. With several huge bags and boxes in tow, the Macy’s team gingerly began decorating the larger-than-life tree and surrounding decor at the New Hyde Park […]