Holiday
Wish List

As the holiday season approaches, families staying at Ronald McDonald House® Alberta are focused on what matters most: their child’s treatment and recovery. For many, the holidays look very different than they had imagined. Instead of celebrating at home, they are focused on hospital visits, medical appointments, and being close to the care their child needs. The added financial and emotional strain can make holiday shopping feel out of reach.

Through our Holiday Wish List, you can help bring moments of joy, comfort, and a sense of normalcy to families during an incredibly difficult time. Your generosity helps ensure that children, siblings, parents, grandparents, and caregivers all feel remembered and supported throughout the holiday season. Together, we can create a little holiday magic and remind families that they are surrounded by a caring community when they need it most.

How Can You Help?

Send Wish List items directly to the House through Amazon

Support families by purchasing gifts directly from our Amazon Holiday Wish List and have them shipped to us. Browse the lists below of requested items and choose the gifts you would like to purchase. Items will be shipped directly to the selected House, where they will be distributed, helping bring a little extra joy to families during their stay.

Don’t forget to include your name and contact information with your order so we acknowledge and provide a tax receipt for your thoughtful donation.

To ensure gifts arrive in time for Christmas, please submit your Amazon order by Friday, December 12th.

Edmonton House Wish List

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Red Deer House Wish List

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Calgary House Wish List

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Medicine Hat House Wish List

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Drop donations off at a Ronald McDonald House in Alberta

Beginning October 27th, you can use our new Holiday Wish List booking system to schedule a convenient time to drop off your donation between November 16 – December 18th.

Simply visit the link via the button below, choose a convenient drop-off date and time, and you’ll receive an email with the information needed to bring in your donation. Don’t forget to bring your receipts if you need a tax receipt!

Scheduling your drop-off in advance helps us receive and organize donations efficiently so gifts can reach families in time for the holidays.

Book Your Donation Drop-Off

Help Us Fill in the Gaps

To help ensure every family receives meaningful support, we ask that all donated items are new and unwrapped. We especially welcome donations for babies, teens, and caregivers, who are often underrepresented in our holiday giving campaign. High-need items include baby toys and essentials, teen-friendly gifts, gift cards, self-care items, and practical household essentials for caregivers. Your thoughtful donation can help make the holidays a little brighter for everyone staying with us.

Wish List Items

Thank you for supporting Ronald McDonald House Alberta families through your Holiday Wish List gift donations. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Sandi Ferchau

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Calgary House

Amanda Hood

Gift-in-Kind Officer

Edmonton, Red Deer & Medicine Hat Houses

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