Ronald McDonald House brightens Christmas for families in Edmonton – Edmonton [Video]

It can be hard being away from home for the holidays, and for families of sick kids staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) it can be especially isolating.

With no time or resources to plan for the holidays, many families wonder how to make Christmas happen away from home.

That’s where the North Pole at RMHC comes in.

“The North Pole at Ronald McDonald House is an incredibly special place. It provides comfort and toys and magic for families that are traveling for a pediatric journey,” said Suzanne Pescod, communications director for RMHC Alberta.

Parents and kids can go there and pick out gifts from a large selection of donated items.

“Oftentimes it’s the last thing on their mind when they’re spending all day at the hospital,” Pescod said.

The gifts are delivered to the suites Christmas morning.

Families that get to leave …