Roanoke Hospitality House would welcome families in town for medical treatment Gene Marrano April 5, 2019 1 min read Its called “the Roanoke Hospitality House” for now and is modeled in part after the Ronald McDonald House – and inspired by a similar facility in North Carolina. More on a major campaign getting underway from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bill banning usage of hand held phones while driving failsNext: Hospital study shows dangers of common infection to older patients Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025