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Mama Making PodcastHolly Buckendahl | Where Families Stay Together: How Ronald McDonald House Supports Families in CrisisEpisode DescriptionWhat happens when your child is sick and you need to be close—but also need a place to sleep, eat, and breathe?In this powerful episode, Jessica sits down with Holly Buckendahl, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana, to talk about the critical (and often misunderstood) work of Ronald McDonald House (RMH).As both a nonprofit leader and a mom, Holly shares how RMH supports entire families through some of the hardest days of their lives. From hospital-adjacent “mini Ronald McDonald House” to ful...
2025-11-1243 min
Owning Your LegacyHow the Shamrock Shake Changed the World With Holly Buckendahl“What they're going through is traumatic and anxiety provoking and scary. And, you know, it's a roller coaster ride of emotions and experiences, and we just want to make sure that we're with them on the ride. Whatever that ride looks like, offering support the best way we can.” — Holly BuckendahlLaurette met Holly Buckendahl five years ago through Holly’s incredible work as CEO at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Holly and her team have played a critical role in the charities’ continued success, offering vital support and resources...
2023-03-0733 min
Joy In The JourneyA Home for Hope in Ronald McDonald Houses with RMH CEO, Holly BuckendahlNavigating an illness with a loved one is a journey that requires perseverance, strength, and community. But when you add a hospitalization away from home to the mix, it can truly feel unfathomable. I can certainly relate to this after my own personal experience with Mattea. Thankfully, I had the honor of witnessing firsthand the love, hope, and community that lives within the walls of the Ronald McDonald Houses. It's my privilege to introduce you to Ronald McDonald House Charities' Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana CEO, Holly Buckendahl. For over 25 years as a non-profit leader, the...
2022-05-2431 min