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The Youth Empowerment Initiative

Global Youth Service Month highlights a time when youth around the world come together to serve their communities, and The Youth Empowerment Initiative (TYEI) reflects just that. “We believe we hold the responsibility to give back to the community that we grew up in and help out the up-and-coming generations to come through TYEI."

Terry Webb

Terry’s medical journey started at the age of eight when she was diagnosed with a condition that affected her brain and, shortly after, her entire spine, leaving her legs paralyzed in 2017. Her and her family found comfort in the House that was so close to the care she needed.

The McSherry Family

Three is a magic number... Meet the McSherry family! When their triplets were born, parents Erica and Jason had to navigate the challenges of going back and forth to be with their newborns.

Mindy Pera

Meet Mindy, a dedicated volunteer whose heart for serving others has made a remarkable impact at Ronald McDonald Family Room® (RMFR) CHOC since 2018. Prior to her volunteer work, Mindy dedicated over two decades of her career as a respiratory therapist at CHOC, embodying the spirit of care and compassion that defines the hospital's mission.

Jeanie Bream

For over Seven Years, these "grandmas" have spent every Thursday at our House making breakfasts for our familes.

Brooke Beare

When Brooke’s daughter Danica was injured, she refused to leave the child’s bedside. She found comfort and support just a few feet away.

The Harberts Family

Daniel Harberts should have been outside trick-or-treating with his friends. Instead, he was at CHOC Children’s beginning treatment for liver cancer. It was Halloween, 1992, and Daniel had just celebrated his third birthday.

The Korda Family

Noah and Melissa neeed a place to stay when their daughter Sadie was rushed to the hospital after a seizure. They found a home away from home with us.

The McKenney Family

Connie and Larry got much needed support from the Ronald McDonald Family Room while their twin boys fought to survive in the NICU.

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