Now, Gilberto is 14 years old. After eight years of finding comfort and support at Ronald McDonald House Pasadena, Angela and Gilberto made Pasadena their permanent home so he could continue receiving the specialized care he needs at Shriners Children’s. Although they no longer stay at the House, they continue to return for events, activities, and the community that first welcomed them when they needed it most.
The House that once carried Angela through some of her family’s hardest days has become a place she now helps carry forward for others. As a dedicated volunteer, she welcomes new families with the same kindness, compassion, and reassurance that gave her hope years ago. Her journey has come full circle: transforming fear into purpose, ensuring that every family who walks through the House’s doors knows they are not alone.
