This week, turn a McDonald’s Happy Meal into hope for families right here in Southwest Virginia.

Local McDonald’s franchise owners presented a $13,000 check to the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke as part of the 'Happy Meals for the House' fundraiser, supporting families with sick children.

This morning 10 News has a happy update about a Danville mom, Kawalpreet Kohli, and her baby girl, Kiara who are finally back home together.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia has provided families with a place to rest their heads at night for free while their little ones are in the hospital, including a mom from Danville who has been there since March.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia received a $16,000 donation from local McDonald's chains on Thursday.

Officials said that the iconic Shamrock Shake will be making a return to McDonald’s on Feb. 20 along with another treat – the OREO Shamrock McFlurry.

ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke charity is teaming up with a star athlete out of Virginia Tech to help families in need. Christian Darrisaw is now an ambassador for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia. “Going through my college career, I didn’t really have any huge off-the-field accomplishments and I just wanted to do something. It’s life-changing to little kids and other families and it’s really something I wanted to be a part of,” explained Darrisaw. As an ambassador, he will help raise awareness and money for the Ronald McDonald House.

ROANOKE, Va. – After record spending on a weekend dedicated to shopping, the focus has now turned to giving. This Giving Tuesday, local nonprofits are asking for your help more than ever before. In a challenging year for everyone, nonprofits have been some of the hardest hit. The clinic is seeing record numbers of patients coming through its doors seeking its services, but the funding to support that demand is struggling to keep up. Click here to find a list of organizations participating in Giving Tuesday.

ROANOKE, Va. – There’s a free drive-thru COVID-19 test clinic today in Southside. If you requested an absentee ballot, those are in the mail. You can request an absentee ballot through Oct. 23. Roanoke City Council will hold a special meeting today to discuss filling an empty council seat. the virtual run takes place through Monday.

ROANOKE, Va. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia launched its Keys of Hope fundraising initiative Thursday to help families who have a child in a hospital. Local real estate agents and car dealerships in the area are giving back a portion of their sales to the non-profit organization. Although the Ronald McDonald House isnt open for families to stay because of the coronavirus pandemic, those with the organization said this program will be a godsend. We are still providing the families lunch bags at the hospital in the NICU and pediatric unity, said Director of Special Events and Community Development Stephanie Carroll. The goal of this campaign is to raise $100,000 dollars.