HOME FOR DIMITRIS

When Dimitris was unexpectedly diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Mother’s Day, his family was suddenly thrown into a medical crisis that required immediate action and a relocation to New York for treatment. His mother, Melissa, took the lead— first navigating hospitals and travel logistics, all while trying to remain strong for Dimitris. The stress of being in an unfamiliar city without the full support of her family lifted when a hospital social worker connected her to Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY), where she finally felt a sense of relief. The House provided more than shelter; it offered meals, transportation to and from the hospital, emotional support, and spaces for her children to feel like kids again. Dimitris looked forward to the playroom, while his brother quickly made it his second home. Melissa found peace in the Wellness Center, a quiet space where she could reflect and regroup. With her whole family eventually reunited under one roof, RMH-NY became a crucial foundation in their journey—a place that restored a sense of normalcy during a time filled with fear, change, and uncertainty.