The Ronald McDonald House® Family Room at Banner Children’s at Thunderbird provides a peaceful place for families with children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to rest and recharge, just steps from their child’s bedside.
As the first Ronald McDonald House Family Room in the Valley, the amenity rich 710-square-foot space was designed to provide comfort and support to families during long days in the hospital.
Parents and caregivers can pause and take a deep breath in this calm, non-clinical environment before returning to their child rested and refreshed.
There is no cost to families for using the Family Room.
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who Is Eligible
The Ronald McDonald House Family Room is available to parents and family members of children receiving care in the NICU or PICU at Banner Children’s at Thunderbird.
Look for the Family Room in the Lower Level hallway in the opposite direction from the cafeteria.
• Exit from the main NICU entrance
• Take the B-Tower elevator to the Lower Level
• Turn left, and head down the hallway
• The Family Room is on the left
• Exit from the main PICU entrance
• Take the C-Tower elevator to the Lower Level
• Turn left, and head down the hallway
• Turn left again into the main corridor
• The Family Room is just past the women’s restroom on the left
Volunteers Are Needed and Appreciated!
Volunteers are essential to the daily operations of the Ronald McDonald House Family Room. As a volunteer staffing a four-hour shift, you’ll welcome guests, ensure families feel supported throughout the day and help maintain the space. Can you help?
To learn more about volunteering, contact Jen Donelly at jdonnelly@ronaldmcdonaldhousecnaz.org.
The Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Banner Children’s at Thunderbird was made possible through a generous $200,000 contribution from Erika and Roger Greaves, Youth Angels, and the partnership of Banner Children’s at Thunderbird, which dedicated space inside the hospital for this vital family resource.
Contact the Family Room Directly
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call: (602) 865-2230
