The Wilson Family: An Unexpected but Welcome Addition Congratulations, Justin Wilson!

Please join us in congratulating Justin Wilson on his recent transition into the Program Manager position at the House at Mercy Kids. As many may know, he has a rich history with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks.

Justin stayed at the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Kids with his wife, Chelsea, in 2014 when their precious daughter, Reese, was admitted to the NICU from complications following delivery. They remained at Mercy until Reese was transferred to St. Louis, where they also utilized a Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis. Since their stay at the Mercy House, the Wilsons have consistently given back to RMHC through our Family Dinner Program.

In 2022, Justin joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks as Associate Program Manager for the House at Mercy Kids. In just a few short months, he has cultivated meaningful and lasting relationships with each every evening and a community of families going through similar experiences, they say the House was a “Godsend” for them. They are so grateful to stay close to Avaleigh, allowing them to watch her overcome hurdles one after another. Their experience showed them what strength was, not only through Avaleigh but also through meeting other families in similar situations at the House. They saw so many families come and go throughout their stay and made genuine, lifelong connections with many of them. They also enjoyed rejoicing with other families when their babies were discharged from the hospital. family and staff member, facilitated numerous enhancements to the House and level of service we are equipped to provide, inspired many through his vulnerability and willingness to share his family’s RMH story, and carried the mission and core values of Ronald McDonald House to new heights.

Aundrea and Josh became family to those of us at Ronald McDonald House near Cox South during their extended stay. We are overjoyed to continue to watch Avaleigh grow up and conquer the world!

During his short time as Program Manager, Justin has already left his mark, and we are positive he will continue to leave a lasting impact on the families and the organization.