Ronald McDonald Haus in Vienna: BLAY celebration for the 7th birthday!

Ronald McDonald Haus in Vienna: BLAY celebration for the 7th birthday!

A special occasion was celebrated on July 3, 2025 in the Ronald McDonald Haus in Vienna: The house in Borschkegasse 8 looks back on seven years in the service for families with seriously ill children. For this birthday party, the facility shone in new splendor after it was subjected to comprehensive modernization. Karin Schmidt, the head of the Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe, took the opportunity to express their thanks to all supporters and visit.

The Ronald McDonald Häuser offers families who need accommodation during their children's hospital stays, a warm and safe retreat. This valuable support has been around in Austria for over 38 years and comprises a total of five institutions. The proximity to the St. Anna Children's Hospital is particularly advantageous, which according to experts can accelerate the healing process by up to a third.

modern rooms for security

The Viennese Ronald McDonald Haus offers space for up to 16 families. Each family room has been freshly renovated and re -established. The light -flooded and functionally designed rooms should convey a feeling of security and security. With calm, bright color concepts and robust materials, a pleasant ambience was created that meets the needs of families. Flexible uses and spacious living and lounge, including a fully equipped kitchen, round off the offer.

The foundation behind these facilities is the McDonald’s Kinderhilfe Foundation, which, thanks to its transparent and efficient use of funds, enjoys the trust of donors and donors. This quality was recently certified by the German Central Institute for Social Questions (DZI) with the DZI donation seal. In addition, the foundation is a member of the "Transparent Civil Society Initiative" and has set up an independent ombudsman, which is supervised by Manfred Wulf. This ombudsman serves as a contact point for everyone who has questions or concerns about the work of the foundation.

a global commitment to families

The idea behind the Ronald McDonald Häuser is internationally anchored. The first location was opened in Philadelphia in 1974, and today there are 365 Ronald McDonald houses in 43 countries worldwide. In Germany, the McDonald’s Children's Aid Foundation operates numerous houses that were launched in 1990 with the first German location in Kiel. These initiatives are an expression of social engagement that is deeply rooted in the corporate philosophy of McDonald’s.

The support for the Ronald McDonald Häuser is often based on the personal concern of parents. In the Brawo region there are efforts to build another Ronald McDonald Haus, as the initiators of United Kids Foundations report. This commitment shows that the desire for a temporary home for families in difficult times extends far beyond the borders of Vienna.

With the modernization and the warm approach to the Ronald McDonald Haus in Vienna, a sign will continue to be made that no child and no family have to be left alone in a difficult time.