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Ronald McDonald House Bangor's story begins in 1970, when Anita Haskell's son, Raisch, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that could only be treated in New York City. At that time of there not being a Ronald McDonald House, Anita literally slept on the hospital floor in her son's hospital room. In November 1978, she joined a newly formed parents group, the Candlelighters, headed by John Bagley, to support each other around Dr. Traggis' new pediatric oncology practice. This group learned of a Maine McDonald's statewide McHappy Day promotion that then supported the Boston Ronald McDonald House. This group reached out to the local McDonald's Owner/Operators and through the various stories and experiences shared by the families, support was given to conduct a feasibility study and contact was made with the McDonald's Corporation. Arnold Worldwide, McDonald's PR and marketing agency, was also contacted to support the process. All the members of the Candlelight Group including Anita and Terry Grindle were very active. Eastern Maine Medical Center and Jim Coffey, CFO, were extremely supportive in providing space to meet as well as administrative oversight of the financials.
On November 13, 1982 Our House of Maine, Inc. was incorporated with a Board of Directors elected to establish a Ronald McDonald House. The Belanger Family with their daughter Diane, along with the Candlelighters' parents group and Our House of Maine Board of Directors were instrumental in raising the funds to renovate the Bangor Mental Health Institute's Superintendent's House donated to Our House of Maine, Inc. from the State of Maine for $1. The 30th Ronald McDonald House opened its doors on December 16, 1983 with a 14 bedroom facility in Bangor, Maine.
Private bedroom, shared bathroom.
Full kitchen is available for use with shared refrigerators and stocked pantry generously donated by our community.
Guest Chef meals prepared by groups are often available.
Complimentary WIFI provided by AT&T.
For nursing moms, shared breast pumps are available.
Complimentary laundry facilities.
Indoor playroom and outdoor playground.
Two private units available for immune system compromised patients and their families upon referral.
Important Notes for Families
Check in hours: 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week
Rooms must be used each night to retain your stay.
A $10 nightly donation is suggested. No family is turned away for inability to pay.
Room capacity – 4 persons per bedroom maximum.
You are responsible for cleaning up after your family in any shared, common area and for cleaning your room before check-out. Cleaning supplies are provided.
Email our House Manager, Whitney Linscott
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RMHC Maine is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue and has 501c3 status. Donations to RMHC Maine are deductible. Donors should consult their tax advisor for questions regarding deductibility. RMHC Maine EIN is 01-0448263 and copy of the determination letter is available upon request.
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