LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- University of Louisville athletes spent their Monday morning volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in downtown Louisville.
The organization is expanding its downtown location and getting ready for a grand opening.
About 30 athletes helped bring in new furniture and clean the facilities.Â
The students were from various teams including football, baseball, basketball, field hockey and rowing.
U of L athletes volunteer at Ronald McDonald House (Jan. 20, 2020)
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
U of L athletes volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 20, 2020.
"It feels great to be out here giving back to the community -- just giving back to the community ... giving back to the charity that does such good work like the Ronald McDonald House," said Ryan Chalifoux, a U of L football player. "It's just a blessing to be able to work like this."
The Ronald McDonald House provides a "home-away-from-home" for families with children receiving medical care in Louisville.
The facility has doubled its capacity and now has 56 guest rooms.
Guests will start using the new rooms in March.
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