MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) — A family is giving back to an organization that has given so much to them.
The Rollo family is in Memphis for their son’s final treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since Wes began treatment in 2013, the family has stayed at the Ronald McDonald home three times. Each time the stay is free, and now the Rollos want to show their gratitude to the non-profit.
The family challenged their local community to collect $4,000 worth of cleaning supplies in honor of the child’s final visit.
“Yesterday was our end of treatment. We’ve been battling leukemia for two and a half years. There’s just no words for it. You’re happy, you’re scared because you’re entering a new phase. It’s very, very exciting to see what’s coming,” said Sonya Rollo.
Ronald McDonald house hosts about 53 families every day, so it takes a lot to keep the house clean. The Rollos said the donation was their way of “paying it forward.”
