Oscar Mayer

One of the best perks of traveling the country is meeting so many individuals. You hear their dreams, their life’s pleasures, their love for their family. We’re impacted by their stories and their love of all things Oscar Mayer. One unassuming young boy made all of the difference for me one fateful day while Atta-Dog Adam and I were packing up after our event had ended.

Nicholas, a bright-eyed, brilliant smiling, 8-year-old was watching as we were folding out table, quietly giggling. His mother came up and told us that he has loved the Wienermobile ever since he had first saw it when he was a toddler. Nicholas is suffering from an autoimmune disorder when his immune system is attacking his healthy organs. But, could you ever guess based on Nick’s mood? Never in a million years. I pulled Atta-Dog aside and together we told Nick’s family that we’d love to take him for a ride and have him experience what it’s like being a Hotdogger.

I think Nicholas was a bigger celebrity than the Wienermobile! As we stopped in a gas station to refuel, he was signing autographs!

This young man had more strength and kindness in his heart than I could ever have imagined. After being dubbed “Nacho Dog Nicholas,” he is a permanent member of my Hotdogger family. A true inspiration. Miss you, Nacho Dog!