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Lights of Hope

December 6, 2026

Be a “Light of Hope” for Families at The House This Holiday Season!

Ronald McDonald House Southwest Virginia helps ease the burden for families who must seek medical care far from home for their child. Ronald McDonald House is a beacon of light for families because they are able to stay together and near the medical care they need.  You have an opportunity to be a light of hope and love to families staying at Ronald McDonald House throughout ‘Lights of Hope’ campaign.

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About Lights of Hope

Be a light of hope for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Southwest Virginia.  By shining a Light of Hope on our grand tree on the front lawn of the Ronald McDonald House in honor of a loved one and your donation shares the cost of Keeping Families Close when they need it the most.

Join Ronald McDonald House Southwest Virginia for some Holiday Cheer on Sunday, December 6th.

Holiday Music and Tree Lighting Ceremony – 5:00-6:00pm

We will also provide a live feed of our Tree Lighting Ceremony on our Facebook Page HERE for those unable to join us in person.

Our festive lights and our Lights of Hope tree will be on display starting December 6th – January 1st.

Shine a Light of Hope for a family at the Ronald McDonald House by:

  • Choosing an amount you wish to donate & method of payment
  • Providing Honoree’s name & address and special message you would like for us to convey
  • We invite you and your recipient to join us December 6th for our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Please help us continue this important work by considering a Donation In Honor or In Memory of a loved one. An acknowledgement letter recognizing your kindness will be sent from Ronald McDonald House Southwest Virginia to the person you wish to honor.

Scroll to the bottom of this page to see the list of tributes we will be celebrating this year!

Lights of Hope Tree Lighting Ceremony

* * Sunday, December 6, 2026 * *
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cookies and Story Time with Santa starting at 4:00 pm

at Ronald McDonald House (2224 Jefferson Street SE, Roanoke)

Bring a blanket or chair and join us for some holiday music starting at 5:00 pm on the front lawn!

Hot Chocolate/Cider & Cookies available for all to enjoy!

For any Lights of Hope questions, please reach out to Teri Nance at tnance@RonaldMcDonaldHouseSWVA.org.

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And all the donors who shine a light on our tree and into the hearts of all the families of Ronald McDonald House Southwest Virginia.

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