When Aeson was diagnosed with cancer at just 13 months, the Moens had to leave their Penticton home for treatment in Vancouver. For the first few months, they moved from hotel to hotel, living out of a suitcase. When the new Ronald McDonald House opened in July 2014, they were finally able to find a comfortable place to call home.

“I missed being normal,” said Aeson’s mom Ana, speaking of her time in Vancouver. Everyday routines (even something as simple as waking up and making breakfast) were disrupted by hospital appointments and difficult radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Ronald McDonald House helped to provide normalcy: a place to cook a meal and meet other families who understood. With the other families nearby, they were no longer alone. “They really kept me sane,” said Ana.

For Aeson, the best part about Ronald McDonald House is, of course, the slide! Now 3 years old, Aeson is happy, healthy, and only comes back to Vancouver for check-ups.

In the summer of 2019, we caught up with the Moen family to find out how they’re doing now and learn more about their upcoming charity golf tournament, now in its 4th year and taking place on September 28th.