
02 Jul Heart the Houses
Welcome
“The Ronald McDonald House becomes home,” said Josh Wilson.
“It might not feel like it when you first walk through the doors—scared and stressed and reeling from the dramatic, unexpected turn your life has taken—but having a place that is entirely yours, where others can worry about things like food and laundry for you, empowering you to focus on your child, is absolutely everything.”

When You “Heart the Houses”, You Help Families Like the Wilsons Stay Close.
When our generous supporters “Heart the Houses” and Adopt a Room, they make the Ronald McDonald Houses possible for the Wilson family and thousands of other area families.
During a typical year, more than 800 families find a community of comfort and hope at our two Ronald McDonald Houses in Springfield. By Adopting a Room for 2024 in one or both of our Houses, you are keeping families of sick children close to each other and near the care and resources they need.
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How to Heart the Houses
How to Heart the Houses
The “Adopt A Room” Program is a great way for you, your company or organization to Heart the Houses. With your gift, you will become a Ronald McDonald House Annual Room Sponsor and your name will be displayed on a special plaque near or within the room. Simply click here to donate online to our Heart the House campaign. You can also call 417-875-3505 to make a donation over the phone.
Below, you can find out more information about adoptable rooms at both the Ronald McDonald House Near Cox South and the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Kids.
Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Kids Room Layout

Ronald McDonald House Near Cox South Room Layout

This Year's Donors
Heart the Houses Donors
Presenting Sponsor – American Glass
Ronald McDonald House near Cox South
Family Room: | |
Living Room: | |
Playroom: | Citizens Memorial Hospital – One Month; A Gift in Memory of Lucille B Brown – Two Months; Bob & Debbie Williams – One Month |
Kitchen: | |
Dining Room #1: | |
Dining Room #2: | |
Family Living Center: | Colene Moore – Two Months |
Office for Volunteers & Staff: | |
Family Care Managers’ Quarters: | |
Main Entryway: | |
Laundry Room #1: | Brian & Stevie Coleman, in honor of Morgan, Beckett & Amelia Spoor – One Year |
Laundry Room #2: | |
Bedroom 101: | |
Bedroom 102: | Paula Adams – One Year |
Bedroom 103: | |
Bedroom 104: | |
Bedroom 105: | |
Bedroom 201: | |
Bedroom 202: | |
Bedroom 203: | |
Bedroom 204: | |
Bedroom 205: | |
Bedroom 206: | Brent & Emily Kembell – One Quarter; Bonnie Atteberry – One Quarter |
Bedroom 207: | |
Bedroom 208: | |
Bedroom 209: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Kids
Living Room: | |
Kitchen: | |
Dining Room: | |
Playroom: | |
Family Care Managers’ Quarters: | |
Office for Volunteers & Staff: | |
Main Entryway: | Stuart & Christy Scott – One Year |
Gathering Room: | |
Laundry Center: | |
Computer Nook: | |
Family Locker Room: | Robert & Barbara Kipfer – One Quarter |
Bedroom 101: | Frank & Karin Driscoll, in memory of Christopher Driscoll – One Month; Monte & Kara Maska – One Month; Pete Sumners & Melissa Bilyeu, in memory of E.B. & Sammie Sumners and Johnny Bilyeu – One Month |
Bedroom 102: | |
Bedroom 103: | |
Bedroom 104: | |
Bedroom 105: | |
Bedroom 106: | Jeff & Autumn Hembree – One Year |
Bedroom 107: | Mercy Regional Facilities – One Year |
Bedroom 108: | |
Bedroom 109: | Louis & Caroline Griesemer, in honor of the Mercy NICU Nurses – One Year |
Bedroom 110: |
Supporting Contributors
ADsmith Marketing & Advertising
Frank & Patti Harris
Mark Ringenberg
Contributors
Lester C. Bouzek Kathi Brandell Belva Brewer Tim & Donna Brown Nathan, Kim & Brock Brownfield Julie Clark, in memory of Jeanne M. Engle Suzanne Clark Pamela Drake Susan Foster Velma Ann Fotorny, in memory of the England Grandchildren Pat & Fran Gorman Michael & Neva Hill Robert Hood Bob Houston, in memory Laveta & LuAnn Houston |
Thomas & Penny Hubbard Rick & Sandy Mueller, in honor of Bethany Mueller JoAnn Patyk Lynn Pekoe Ruth Schaumburg, in memory of Mike Erickson Verl & Nina Strong Lamont & Darlene Swanson Joe & Ann Swink Frederico Vieira Dr. Mai Vo Cecil & Katherine Wormington, in honor of Connor Smith |