Joshua wasn’t feeling good the day before Easter and, to his parent’s horror, began throwing up blood. “That was our terrifying beginning to all of this,” Tammy Heeringa, Joshua’s mom,...
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To celebrate volunteer appreciation week, we interviewed Judy Adams, Director of Volunteer Programs at RMHC of Western Washington and Alaska, to learn more about her job and the essential work...
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The first sign that something was seriously wrong was when Colter Martin, a Juneau Douglas High School senior, began to struggle to keep up with his teammates at basketball practices...
Read More about Colter’s Story: the right services and people matter

Ryder is a rambunctious, creative little boy. He is usually a bundle of energy and, like any curious three-year-old, might push his limits a little further than his mother would...
Read More about Ryder’s Story: How To Look to the Future

Hockey Challenge logosCheck out the Goalie Gauntlet event that supports Hockey Challenge 2023. LIGHT UP SOME GOALIES. SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS. HELP KEEP FAMILIES CLOSE. The Tournament provides goalies. You...
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In September of 2021, Owen Boyle and his younger brother Hugh (Huey) attended a soccer game at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, WA, to watch the Tacoma Defiance play. The two...
Read More about Owen’s Story: Two Brothers Shared Love for Soccer and Their Surprising Tie to RMHC 

Stephannie Blatchford is from King Salmon, Alaska, a summer fishing destination with a population of 307 people. When Blatchford found out she was pregnant, she had to fly 40 minutes...
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Nine-year-old Nelson ran around his school when he had an unusually sharp pain in his leg, alarming his parents. Arriving at their local hospital in Honolulu, HI, blood work revealed...
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At their hometown Hospital in Pocatello, Idaho, Chase, and his partner, Karina, learned that they were expecting twins. Sadly, the surprising news was shrouded by uncertainty for the young first-time...
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After two years of virtual events, we are excited to welcome attendees back in person to celebrate the 34th “House That Love Built” gala on Oct. 22 at the Sheraton...
Read More about Alan Finkelstein on the History of RMHC Gala