
Jason and Katrina Beck’s lives abruptly changed course when baby Ben was born nearly 17 weeks early. Thus began a new 9-month journey at UNC Children’s Hospital and a stay at Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill.

The Wishing Tree is a holiday angel-tree program to support seriously ill children and their families during the holidays. Participating groups receive ornaments to distribute to members or hang on a tree. Each ornament contains a gift needed for a child or parent, or a food or household item needed to keep Ronald McDonald House programs running. An Amazon gift list is also available.
Be a light - Light a Luminary! Each year, glowing candles line the streets of neighborhoods across the Triangle and beyond. The Light a Luminary project, now in its 32nd year, engages dozens of local communities in honor of the families staying with RMHC Triangle who are unable to be home for the holidays due to their children’s serious illness or injury.
Lights of Love is a community initiative to support families facing serious childhood illness and injury, culminating in a Community Celebration on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 4-7pm, Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Our programs offer smiles, laughter, and hope – even during tough times. Join our community of love!
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House Heroes are premier partners in our mission to support seriously ill children and their families. Many House Heroes choose to make both financial and volunteer commitments to have the greatest impact on families facing childhood illness.
House Heroes are premier partners in our mission to support seriously ill children and their families. Many House Heroes choose to make both financial and volunteer commitments to have the greatest impact on families facing childhood illness.