Chiefs' Red Wednesday supports families at Ronald McDonald House

Red Wednesday has become a tradition of pride and unity for fans, providing their continued support to the Ronald McDonald House.

10-year-old Silas Wood was diagnosed with cancer, news that's never easy for a parent.

“It was a very hard thing for me as a mom. My husband really struggled with all of that too, but he was the calm when I was freaking out, and I was the calm when he was freaking out," said Bethany Wood.

Bethany and Silas traveled to Children's Mercy in Kansas City for treatment. What was expected to be a ten day stay turned into ten weeks. Thanks to The Ronald McDonald House, they were able to focus on treatment rather than other worries.

“People come in and feed us. There's always snacks. There's always something to eat if you need it. It's just a lovely place to rest and be away from the beeping of the hospital," said Wood.

The RMHC has been providing hospitality care for thousands of families who's kids are either sick or injured. Tammy Greenberg said their mission is to empower these families during such a difficult time.

“I think, how they feel when they're at Ronald McDonald House, which is like, oh, oh, look, I can get a whole breath of oxygen here. You are taking care of me so I can be with and take care of my child. We hear the most beautiful things from the families we serve,” said Greenberg.

All this is possible thanks to events like Red Wednesday where proceeds from the flag sales benefit the RMHC.

“They're all in, like the chiefs are all in for Kansas City. They're all in for Ronald McDonald House. And the Kansas City community, I think, is all in for the Chiefs," Greenberg added.

If you missed the opportunity to purchase a Red Wednesday flag, there are still ways you can help out the RMHC. You can check their website to see how you can donate or volunteer.
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