Another May Milestone: Ronald McDonald House Grand Opening Next Month

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Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota, expansion, as seen from a time-lapse camera on Second St. SW

The Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota announced at Wednesday night’s Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner that the grand opening for its expansion project will take place the week of May 13.

The week will include a public open house from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, May 17.

“The past year has been full of anticipation,” Executive Director Peggy Elliott said. “It’s very exciting. And it wouldn’t be possible without the overwhelming support of volunteers, donors and the entire Ronald McDonald House Community. We have so much to be grateful for.”

The grand opening will happen a little more than one year after groundbreaking, which was announced at the 2018 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. It is also the result of more than a decade of planning and five years since the Board of Trustees voted to expand on the existing site.

“We have been fortunate to have outstanding Board and Committee leadership from the very beginning of this process,” said Elliott. “And our trusted construction partners, led by Knutson Construction, Egan Company and Harris Company, have made the entire building process an extremely positive experience.”

The expansion, which increases the number of rooms from 42 to 70, will also include a small indoor motor space, indoor and outdoor play areas and underground parking. All aspects are being completed with modern construction, creating welcoming and comfortable areas for children and families.

The expansion makes the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester the largest Ronald McDonald House in the state of Minnesota.

“It has been an incredible journey,” Elliott said. “We can’t wait to celebrate the grand opening with those who have made this possible and to begin welcoming more children and families.”

Founded in 1980 as Northland Children’s Services, the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota provides a home away from home and offers support to families seeking medical care for their children. For more information about the expansion, please visit wordpress-342253-1376010.cloudwaysapps.com.