Pennsylvania father bikes to every Ronald McDonald House in US for charity

Jeff Bekos is raising awareness for the organization that supports families with sick children

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:08pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a bicycle repeated in a tight grid pattern, using vibrant neon colors and heavy black outlines to turn the everyday object into modern pop art.A father's cross-country bike ride brings much-needed attention to the vital services provided by the Ronald McDonald House Charities.Reno Today

Jeff Bekos, a father from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is biking over 6,000 miles to visit every Ronald McDonald House location in the United States. Bekos began his journey in February in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and plans to complete the first leg in Iowa City in June. His goal is to raise awareness for the charity that provides a place for families to stay near their hospitalized child for little to no cost.

Why it matters

The Ronald McDonald House Charities provide a vital service to families with sick children, offering them a comfortable and affordable place to stay close to their child's hospital. Bekos' cross-country bike ride is bringing much-needed attention to this important organization and the families it supports during difficult times.

The details

Bekos has already stopped at Ronald McDonald House locations in Sacramento and Reno, Nevada, as part of his journey. He founded a charity called "One Dad's Mission" to raise awareness about the Ronald McDonald Houses and the support they offer to families in need.

  • Bekos began his 6,000-mile journey in February in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • He stopped at the Ronald McDonald House in Sacramento on Tuesday.
  • Bekos arrived at the Ronald McDonald House in Reno, Nevada, on Friday.

The players

Jeff Bekos

A father from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, who is biking to every Ronald McDonald House location in the U.S. to raise awareness for the charity.

One Dad's Mission

A charity founded by Bekos to raise awareness about the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the support they offer to families with sick children.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

A non-profit organization that provides a place for families to stay near their hospitalized child for little to no cost.

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What they’re saying

“It's a community that provides love and support and energy to help you fight another day when your child is sick.”

— Jeff Bekos

What’s next

Bekos will complete the first leg of his eventual three-part journey, ending in Iowa City in June.

The takeaway

Bekos' cross-country bike ride is bringing much-needed attention to the vital services provided by the Ronald McDonald House Charities, which offer a lifeline to families with sick children by providing them with a comfortable and affordable place to stay close to their child's hospital.