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Southern California Chapter

Unifying the efforts of our six houses, a camp, two family rooms and other programs, the Southern California Chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities is committed to creating a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy.

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Our Houses

Ronald McDonald Houses located throughout Southern California help families stay close to their child when they need treatment for a serious medical condition. Our Houses provide a home-like setting, close to the region's top hospitals, where families can stay free-of charge for as long as necessary.

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Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times helps children with cancer and their families find hope, healing and a sense of normalcy at our year-round, medically supervised camp facility.

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Family Rooms

Our Family Rooms provide an oasis for parents and caregivers inside the hospital, giving them a chance to sleep, shower, and connect with other families just steps away from their child’s hospital bed.

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Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services (FSS) provides compassionate emotional support, education, and resources to the families and staff of the Ronald McDonald House. We are available to you seven days a week, 24 hours a day, every day of the year even after you leave the house and return home.

Board of Trustees

The Orange County House is governed by a board representing a variety of professions, areas of expertise, and communities throughout the region.

Maria E. Minon, M.D.

Board Chair
  • CHOC Children's Hospital

Karen Weidner, CPA

Chair-Elect
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Ray Chao

Vice Chair
  • DLD Insurance Brokers, Inc.

Patti Widdicombe

Secretary
  • Widdicombe Enterprises Inc.
  • McDonald’s Owner/Operator

William Cain, Ph.D.

Treasurer
  • Western Digital

Isabelle Villaseñor

Board Development Chair
  • Dejon Enterprises, Inc.
  • McDonald’s Owner/Operator

Nick Anas, M.D.

  • CHOC Children's Hospital

Roy T. Chen, V.P.

  • Nobel Biocare

Daniel Even

  • Sybron Dental Specialties

James D. Howard, MBA, CPA

  • James Howard, An Accountancy Corp.

John T. Isaacs, V.P.

  • Wells Fargo

Russell Kneipp

  • IPD, LLC

Steve Lind

  • Kelley Blue Book

Sharon Macdonald

  • Frisbie Management
  • McDonald’s Owner/Operator

Duncan Moffat

  • Data Aire Inc.

Gary Moore

  • American Technologies, Inc.

Al Pavoni

  • SullivanCurtisMonroe, LLC.

Ryan M. Prager

  • Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm & Waldron, LLP

Robert Sandelman

  • Sandelman & Associates, Inc.

Kevin Starkey

  • Honda Center, Anaheim Ducks, Anaheim Ice

Gregory Sternchak

  • Accenture

Bob Whiton

  • Synoptek

George Ball

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

Vince Bryson

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

Noel Burcelis, M.S.W.

  • Orange County Ronald McDonald House

Sponsors of Orange County Ronald McDonald House