Howdy GBean!
Don't forget to mention that after you've gotten there,
The Ronald McDonald House will give a parent(s) overnight accomodations. They ask for a donation of between $5 and $20 per day. If the parents can not afford it, their stay is free.
The one in Rochester, NY gives you a bedroom and you share a community room and kitchen. This lets you cook your own meals and saves on restaurant expenses.