{"id":6787,"date":"2026-05-26T12:25:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/family-day-at-bastejkalns-a-celebration-of-togetherness-at-a-new-beginning\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T16:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T13:59:37","slug":"family-day-at-bastejkalns-a-celebration-of-togetherness-at-a-new-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/family-day-at-bastejkalns-a-celebration-of-togetherness-at-a-new-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Day at Bastejkalns- A Celebration of Togetherness and a New Beginning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-pirma-bilde-liela.jpg\" alt=\"Family Day\" class=\"wp-image-6622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-pirma-bilde-liela.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-pirma-bilde-liela-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-pirma-bilde-liela-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 15, a heartfelt and inspiring Family Day took place at Bastejkalns, bringing together families, children, and supporters to celebrate a new chapter for our organisation, \u201cRonald McDonald M\u0101ja Latvij\u0101.\u201d The organisation has adopted a new visual identity and name, but our core values- care, support, and assistance for families with children in Latvia remain unchanged.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Family Day event took place in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere, where everyone had the opportunity to participate in various creative and team-building activities. At the \u201cWall of Happiness,\u201d children and parents worked together to create a colourful and joyful world, expressing their vision of happiness, friendship, and family through their drawings. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-laimes-sienas-foto.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-laimes-sienas-foto.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-laimes-sienas-foto-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-laimes-sienas-foto-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bracelet-making workshop was also very well received, where families worked together to create special bracelets as a symbol of closeness, support, and a reminder that we are always there for one another during life\u2019s most important moments.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-aprocu-darbnica.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-aprocu-darbnica.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-aprocu-darbnica-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-aprocu-darbnica-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, at the letter-writing workshop, participants wrote messages of goodwill, encouragement, and strength to families with children who are currently going through a difficult time. These heartfelt letters became a special expression of support for those who need it most. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-vestulu-darbnica-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-vestulu-darbnica-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-vestulu-darbnica-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-vestulu-darbnica-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-vestulu-darbnica.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-vestulu-darbnica.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-vestulu-darbnica-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-vestulu-darbnica-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A genuine sense of togetherness, joy, and mutual support prevailed during the event. Family Day served as a reminder of how important it is to spend time together, to care for one another, and to have the opportunity to help those who face daily challenges related to their children\u2019s health and medical treatment. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-pedeja-bilde-beigas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-pedeja-bilde-beigas.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-pedeja-bilde-beigas-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/15.-maijs-pedeja-bilde-beigas-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moments like these strengthen the community and reaffirm that even a little support can help families with children on their path to a faster recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 15, a heartfelt and inspiring Family Day took place at Bastejkalns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6787"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7117,"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6787\/revisions\/7117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}