Iași, August 2023. The Regina Maria Health Network, a leader in medical excellence in Romania, is delighted to extend its partnership with the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation into 2023. For the second consecutive year, the company has lovingly embraced Room No. 11 at the Ronald McDonald House in Iași. This heartfelt gesture provides a cozy temporary home for parents whose children are receiving care at the „Sf. Maria's” Children's Emergency Clinic Hospital. Together, we're creating a comfortable haven during a challenging time.

"There's a heartfelt call for social involvement, empathy, and solidarity in Romania. True societal growth thrives on supporting those most vulnerable among us. That's why Regina Maria passionately extends its helping hand to the communities we're a part of, through two vital avenues: health education and enhancing access to medical services. Our partnership with the Ronald McDonald House is a beautiful addition to our initiatives, providing parents and families navigating challenging times a place where they can truly feel at home.” - Fady Chreih, CEO of Regina Maria.

"The Regina Maria Health Network joined our Ronald McDonald House in Iași project two years ago, and I want to express my gratitude for their unwavering commitment and dedication throughout these years. They've been a true beacon of support, helping us keep families together when they need it most. Sustaining enduring partnerships is key to making a lasting impact in the communities we serve, and that remains our goal as we head into 2024.” Amalia Năstase, President of RMHC Romania."

Our partnership is truly special – a long-term, strategic commitment that reflects our company's dedication. Through the Adopt-A-Room program, we're wholeheartedly engaged in the foundation's mission to keep families close, proudly looking after Room No. 11.

In the first year, our support played a vital role in not only building House No. 3 in Iași but also in furnishing the chosen room with everything essential for the families that will stay there.

By adopting a room at the Ronald McDonald House Iași, the Regina Maria Health Network is extending a helping hand to families with sick children, providing them with a place to recharge and recover after a tough day at the hospital. Each year, this room will welcome over 35 families from across the Moldova region, offering more than 200 nights of accommodation and countless supportive services throughout their stay.

The Ronald McDonald House Iași is really about a group of caring individuals who want to bring a touch of goodness to families with sick children. The rooms are equipped with everything needed to make them feel at home, and parents have access to a range of services, including laundry facilities, a kitchen, and a play area.

Getting to Know Ronald McDonald Foundation Romania

For 25 wonderful years, the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation in Romania has been crafting and nurturing programs, mostly focused on health and education, that directly enhance the well-being of children and their families.

This year, the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation is celebrating 20 joyful years since the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House in the heart of Bucharest, right by the „Grigore Alexandrescu” Children's Emergency Clinic. It's also been 15 amazing years since the second Ronald McDonald House blossomed in the courtyard of the “Louis Țurcanu” Children's Emergency Clinic in Timișoara, and it's been a whole year since the third Ronald McDonald House brought warmth to the grounds of the „Sf. Maria” Children's Emergency Clinic in Iași.

Creating goodness together, consistently, and with all our hearts, that's how we build a better world. Community support is absolutely crucial to turning the dreams of the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation into joyful realities.

Here's how anyone can support RMHC Romania:

• Donate online: https://rmhc.ro/doneaza/
• By sending an SMS with 2 euro with the text FAMILY to 8845;
• Companies can support the work by redirecting 20% of their income tax: https://rmhc.ro/redirectioneaza-20-din-impozitul-pe-profit/ , through corporate volunteering or through the "Adopt a Room" program: https://rmhc.ro/adopt-a-room/

Find out more about the work of the Ronald McDonald Foundation Romania at

fundatia@ro.mcd.com

https://rmhc.ro/

About Regina Maria

REGINA MARIA: Pioneering Excellence in Medical Care in Romania. As the forefront leader in healthcare quality, REGINA MARIA is the sole operator to hold accreditation from three international hospitals. With a remarkable count of 16 accreditations, a truly unique achievement in Romania and the region, REGINA MARIA continuously showcases its unwavering dedication to medical excellence and patient care safety.

In the past decade alone, REGINA MARIA has poured over 200 million euros into boosting healthcare in Romania. We've spruced up existing places, unveiled new ones, secured cutting-edge equipment, and fine-tuned our medical teams, all to ensure that our country's healthcare system shines brighter than ever.

Our network spreads across every county in the country, bringing together over 8,500 dedicated team members and partners. We provide a wide range of services - from hospital care, surgery, and maternity to clinics, imaging, laboratories, stem cell storage, and dentistry - all for the benefit of more than 6 million patients. That's the heartwarming reach of our family.