CharityRx and Ronald McDonald House Charities: Making a Difference

Image of a young girl with brown skin and black hair leaning up against her mother. The girl is wearing a hospital gown and has an IV on her hand. Her mother's hand is cradling the girl's head. In 2023, RMHC helped families save more than $611 million in lodging and meal expenses.

Families facing the challenge of a sick child understand all too well that the impact of illness ripples out, affecting every aspect of daily life. What often goes unmentioned are the struggles beyond medical treatment costs—from accommodation during hospital stays to managing work and family life—families are frequently in dire need of compassionate support. This is where the renowned Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) step in, offering the critical support families require to focus on their child’s health.

Yet RMHC’s robust operations and monumental support for families come at a significant cost. We, as a community, can make an immediate difference here. Through its unique prescription discount card, CharityRx aims not just to help you save on your prescriptions but also contribute to the cause, one prescription at a time.

In our mission to bridge the gap between caring for a child’s health and well-being, CharityRx is proud to announce May’s Charity of the Month: Ronald McDonald House Charities, Intermountain Area (RMHC-IA). It’s an invitation for every community member to come together and make a tangible difference for these families.

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Understanding the Widespread Need

RMHC provides a unique range of programs to support children’s health and well-being. The organization’s global network of chapters, houses, and care mobiles offers families access to critical resources such as home-cooked meals, private rooms, and playrooms for siblings while keeping them near the support and care of their child’s medical team.

Recent statistics show that more than 2 million families are served annually by the RMHC, making it evident how crucial the need is for such facilities. Their mission isn’t just about comfort—it’s about providing a backbone of support that enables families to stay strong and together during their toughest times. Read some of their stories here.

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How You Can Make an Impact

Every action has the power to create change, no matter how small. With CharityRx, the concept of “every little bit counts” is truly magnified. CharityRx’s donation model means that every prescription filled using the card directly contributes to the donation pool for RMHC. The more prescriptions filled using the card, the greater the charity’s donation will be.

Whether you are a pharmacy team member, a customer, or someone who wants to make a difference, here’s how you can help:

For Pharmacy Staff and Pharmacists:

  1. Promote Awareness: Inform your customers about CharityRx and the cause it supports.
  2. Display CharityRx Materials: Ensure your pharmacy has prominent CharityRx marketing materials to encourage card usage.
  3. Track and Celebrate: Monitor the number of prescriptions filled with the CharityRx card and celebrate the contributions made.

For the Public:

  1. Utilize the Card: Ask your pharmacy for a CharityRx prescription discount card and use it for all your medications.
  2. Spread the Word: Encourage friends and family to get their own CharityRx cards. Click here to download a digital card.
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The Power of a Dollar Spent

It’s often easy to overlook the line items on a receipt, especially when they seem routine. However, each of those transactions holds the potential to effectuate change in the lives of others. When you use your CharityRx prescription discount card, a portion of the proceeds from your purchase benefits families during a crucial time. It’s more than a discount; it’s a lifeline of support for people who need it most.

By utilizing CharityRx in May, you’re directly contributing to the care and comfort of countless families facing one of life’s most challenging trials. It’s as simple as asking if your pharmacy is affiliated with CharityRx and requesting that they use the card.

Supporting Families in Every Way

The philanthropic spirit that drives the team at CharityRx understands the value of comprehensive care. It’s about ensuring that the love and support families offer are bolstered by the means to honor their commitment to each other. By tying a donation to tangible transactions, we facilitate an effort where every individual can partake in a mission larger than themselves.

By turning your prescriptions into a charitable act, you save for yourself and provide much-needed support for someone else. Beyond the numbers on a report, the stories of families paint a picture of the real, lasting impact your decision will have.

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The Ripple Effect of Your Generosity

Every donation, regardless of size, creates a wave of generosity that impacts not just individual lives but entire communities. Each filled prescription grows the donation pool and can improve the lives of more children and their families. Your generosity doesn’t just help at the moment—it paves the way for a brighter future.

With CharityRx, we aren’t just talking about the need for support; we’re actively taking steps to fulfill it. Your participation builds a bridge of solidarity that connects those in need with those who care. It’s an inclusive invitation to partake in a shared moment where our actions speak louder than words.

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Download and use this card in May to donate to help families of children who must travel for medical care.


Simply download the card and show it to your pharmacist to save on your prescriptions
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Take Action Today for a Better Tomorrow

Join us as we align our choices with a cause bigger than ourselves. Use CharityRx. Spread the word. Be the change you want to see in the world and uplift the spirits of those around you.

This May, choose to champion Ronald McDonald House Charities, Intermountain Area, and embody the very essence of community and compassion. With each prescription filled with the CharityRx prescription discount card, we inch closer to ensuring that no family faces the adversity of a sick child alone. Your decision to act affirms that we can make a difference together, and our impact is immeasurable.

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The tangible, real-world difference you can make through CharityRx and its hopeful promise for tomorrow’s children are testaments to our shared commitment to a better, more compassionate society.

We sincerely thank you for your participation and look forward to celebrating our community’s generosity. Together, we’re not just donating; we’re prescribing hope, healing, and a shared sense of purpose.


HOW CAN I HELP?

Download the CharityRx Savings Card now to save on your prescriptions. Every time you use our card, we donate to a charity.
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CharityRx pharmacy discount card

You can download the CharityRx discount card and get up to 80% discount on medicines at any of the partner pharmacies closest to you. The discount may vary depending on the drug and location.