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Shelby Today
By the People, for the People
Miss Shelby County Supports Pediatric Transplants at Ronald McDonald House Alabama
2026 Miss Shelby County Teen Charlee Reid volunteers with families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham, Alabama provides free lodging and support for families of pediatric transplant patients receiving care at nearby Children's of Alabama hospital. 2026 Miss Shelby County Teen Charlee Reid recently visited the House, engaging with families through crafting activities. The House relies on community volunteers and corporate partnerships, like with local McDonald's restaurants, to offer its services.
Why it matters
The Ronald McDonald House model addresses the critical, often overlooked needs of families with children requiring specialized medical treatment far from home. By providing lodging, community, and other resources, the House helps alleviate the significant financial and emotional strain on these families during an incredibly difficult time.
The details
As the only hospital in Alabama that provides pediatric transplants, Birmingham's Children's of Alabama draws families from across the state. The Ronald McDonald House in downtown Birmingham offers these families a free place to stay and access support services during the lengthy process of waiting, surgery, and recovery. The House is continually expanding its offerings, from supporting siblings to creating spaces for families to connect with one another. Recent improvements include an Eagle Scout project that revitalized the outdoor playhouse and built a popcorn stand.
- In January 2026, five different Alabama families of pediatric transplant patients were all staying at the Ronald McDonald House Alabama in Birmingham.
- 2026 Miss Shelby County Teen Charlee Reid recently visited the Ronald McDonald House, engaging with families through crafting activities.
The players
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
A nonprofit organization that provides free lodging and support services for families of pediatric patients receiving care at nearby hospitals.
Children's of Alabama
The state's only hospital that provides pediatric transplants, making Birmingham a hub for impacted families.
Charlee Reid
The 2026 Miss Shelby County Teen who recently visited the Ronald McDonald House, engaging with families through crafting activities.
Shiv Patel
An Eagle Scout who recently completed a project to revitalize the outdoor playhouse and build a popcorn stand at the Ronald McDonald House.
Arthur Triantos
A volunteer who consistently offers quiet support at the Ronald McDonald House.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
The success of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama relies heavily on community involvement and corporate partnerships. Individual contributions, whether through volunteering or fundraising, are vital to the organization's ability to provide critical support to families facing immense challenges during their children's medical treatments.
