A Missouri family is expressing their gratitude to the Ronald McDonald House with a unique and heartwarming tradition. The Fox family, along with the town of Union Star, has made it an annual affair to collect and donate pop tabs, turning them into a substantial contribution for the Ronald McDonald House.The Fox family's most recent donation weighed in at 134 pounds. The pop tabs, collected throughout the year, are recycled, and the proceeds are used to fund the various programs provided by the Ronald McDonald House."We take those pop tabs, we work with our recycling partner, and turn them into money," said Tami Greenberg, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities. The funds generated from these efforts directly contribute to the charity's mission of providing support and accommodation to families with children undergoing medical treatment.The Fox family's connection to the Ronald McDonald House is deeply personal. Maddi Fox, 8 years old, was diagnosed with leukemia. The family spent numerous nights at the Ronald McDonald House during her four-year battle with the disease. Now cancer-free for two years, Maddi and her family are giving back in a meaningful way."I don't know how else to say thank you other than giving back this way," said Emily Fox, Maddi's mother. The tradition gained momentum when the Fox family found themselves back at the Ronald McDonald House after the premature birth of their fourth child, Brooks. The community of Union Star has embraced the cause, with the annual collection becoming a town-wide event.Over the past six years, the Union Star community has donated 1,200 pounds of pop tabs.