Ronald McDonald House Stories
Since 1988, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area has been keeping families close in a place that feels like home – providing stability and resources when they need it most. Our mission is to surround families with the support they need to be near and care for their seriously ill or injured children. We provide a home-away-from-home to ease daily burdens and empower families of hospitalized children with meaningful experiences and quality time together.
'Ronald McDonald House Stories' is a Ronald McDonald House Charities Intermountain Area podcast that features stories from the guest families, volunteers, founders, and staff that spend time this special space. Each story is unique, capturing a special experience and, together, the stories weave a tapestry full of support, love, and family.
Ronald McDonald House Stories
Elena Lowenthal
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RMHC Intermountain Area
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Season 1
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Episode 6
Elena Lowenthal arrived from Cochabamba, Bolivia with her son, Gonzalo, for Gonzalo’s care at Shriner’s Hospital. During their first week in Utah, Elena and Gonzalo stayed in a house in Sandy and yearned to go home to Bolivia. Once they moved to the Ronald McDonald House, Elena found a community in the families and staff, allowing her to feel like she was “home”.
A classical chef in Bolivia, Elena could often be found in the RMH kitchen cooking amazing Bolivian dishes for the guests and staff. During this episode, Elena talks about her love of learning to cook new dishes and her journey in searching for and receiving medical care for Gonzalo.