
02 Jul Heart the Houses
Welcome
“I could never sleep when I was in the hospital, so it (Ronald McDonald House) provided us an opportunity to go back and sleep.” said Roy Kaderly.
“It provided a little bit of that home. For me that was a big thing for me to be able to keep my sanity and keep going.”

When You “Heart the Houses”, You Help Families Like the Kaderlys Stay Close.
When our generous supporters “Heart the Houses” and Adopt a Room, they make the Ronald McDonald Houses possible for the Kaderly family and thousands of other area families.
During a typical year, nearly 800 families find a community of comfort and hope at our two Ronald McDonald Houses in Springfield. By Adopting a Room for 2025 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.


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 Houses 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: | Bob & Debbie Williams – One Month; A Special Guardian Angel – One Month |
Kitchen: | |
Dining Room #1: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Dining Room #2: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Family Living Center: | |
Office for Volunteers & Staff: | Gayden & Cathy Wilkins, in memory of John N. Fillyaw – One Year |
Family Care Managers’ Quarters: | |
Main Entryway: | |
Laundry Room #1: | Kory & Elizabeth Wilcox, in honor of Don Nance & Carla Wilcox – One Month |
Laundry Room #2: | Dustin & Tera Dover – One Year |
Bedroom 101: | |
Bedroom 102: | Paula Adams – One Year |
Bedroom 103: | |
Bedroom 104: | |
Bedroom 105: | A special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 201: | A special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 202: | A special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 203: | A special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 204: | A special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Bedroom 205: | Ronnie & Donna Ward, in honor of Lilly & Lucy Newberry – One Year |
Bedroom 206: | OMB Loan Operations – One Quarter; Tricia Murray, in honor of Jerrod & Maggie Transeau Family – One Quarter; Bonnie Atteberry – One Quarter |
Bedroom 207: | Gayden & Cathy Wilkins, in honor of their grandchildren – Nathan, Jacob, Samuel, Madeline & Madison – One Year |
Bedroom 208: | Mary Coleman – One Month; Larry & Eileen Meinsen – One Month; Ken & Tracy Coleman, in memory of Richard Coleman – One Month; Cassie Pickle, in honor of John and Sissie Kessler, Austin and Adam Lewis and Butch and Cyndi Pickle – One Month Amy Grubaugh – One Month |
Bedroom 209: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Kids
Living Room: | |
Kitchen: | |
Dining Room: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Playroom: | |
Family Care Managers’ Quarters: | A Special Guardian Angel – One Year |
Office for Volunteers & Staff: | |
Main Entryway: | Stuart & Christy Scott – One Year |
Gathering Room: | |
Laundry Center: | |
Computer Nook: | |
Family Locker Room: | |
Bedroom 101: | Frank & Karin Driscoll, in memory of Christopher Driscoll – One Month; Sandra (Cookie) Witt – One Month; Mary Coleman – One Month |
Bedroom 102: | |
Bedroom 103: | |
Bedroom 104: | Gayden & Cathy Wilkins, in honor of their grandchildren – Nathan, Jacob, Samuel, Madeline & Madison – One Year |
Bedroom 105: | Ronnie & Donna Ward, in honor of Lilly & Lucy Newberry – One Year |
Bedroom 106: | |
Bedroom 107: | Mercy Regional Facilities – One Year |
Bedroom 108: | |
Bedroom 109: | |
Bedroom 110: |
Major Contributors
Anonymous
A Special Guardian Angel
Jim & Mary Martha Hagale
Threshold of Hope
Supporting Contributors
Anonymous
Phoebe Cleir
Michael Cochran
Mary-Margaret Dodson
Alyce Drewel
Frank & Patti Harris
Doug & Sonya Hayter
Kappa Kappa Iota – SW Area Council
Kevin & Gina Little
Kelley & Nancy McKenzie
Colene Moore
Mark Ringenberg
Ron Purgason
Judy & Frankie Wormington
Contributors
Anonymous
Kay Bebout Tricia Benoist Lester C. Bouzek Kathi Brandell Belva Brewer Bob & Carolyn Bumberry Kay Burk Elizabeth Childs Julie Clark, in memory of Jeanne M. Engle Mary Cupps, in memory of Steve J. & J. Beverley Barnes Bob & Debbie Davis Paul & Karen Doelger Gale Edwards Art & Becky Farris Susan Foster Velma Ann Fotorny, in memory of the England Grandchildren Pamela Gautreaux Jim & Laura Gordon Pat & Fran Gorman Kim Green Bob Houston, in memory of Laveta & LuAnn Houston Thomas & Penny Hubbard Ron & Donna Jenkins, in honor of Gary & Lynne Ludlam
Lynda Jesse Robert & Barbara Kipfer
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Sandy Lipe
Monte & Kara Maska Betty Jo McAlister, in memory of Porky, Bo & Gary McAlister Gary & Sara McCrackin Virginia Mias Kenneth & Susanne Miller Bruce & Patti Moore Rick & Sandy Mueller, in honor of Bethany Mueller Scott Petrich Donna Roberts Glenaris Sisco Southwest Missouri Allied Health Education Julie Squires Tracy & Michelle Sloan Verl & Nina Strong Lamont & Darlene Swanson Joe & Ann Swink Susie Wallace Richard & Celinda Wilt Angie Wormington, in honor of Connor Smith Cecil & Katherine Wormington, in honor of Connor Smith Nancy Wright Diana Cowan William & Nancy Hirter Tom & Pat Taylor |