Ronald McDonald House Charities unveil new house inside Childrens Mercy [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo — The Ronald McDonald House rooms inside Children’s Mercy got an upgrade over the last year.

“It’s kind of become a sacred place to us,” Chandler VanSickle said.

The VanSickle family used the former Ronald McDonald House Charities’ family room while their daughter, Bella, received treatment.

The collection of 10 rooms, bathrooms and laundry facilities are now known as a Ronald McDonald House, similar to those located off Cherry Street.

Ronald McDonald House will now be able to serve more families during all hours of the day.

“You really have so many needs that you don’t realize you have at that moment,” VanSickle said. “Whether it’s somewhere to lay down for a couple of hours or grab a snack to eat — you kind of forget to eat when you are that stressed out and anxious and fearful. A cup of coffee — it’s those little things …