Oscar Mayer

I have always been a fan of McDonald’s growing up…it was that place that would be a special treat after a visit to the doctor’s or five stars on the “good behavior” chart. Now, at age 23, I had no idea how that same fast food meca would come back into my life in such a different light.

Ronald McDonald houses, which are located all over the country, house families while their child is being treated at a local hospital. After visiting the Houses in San Francisco and Seattle, I knew I had to do the same in my hometown of Pittsburgh. Dijion John and I had a blast spreading smiles to the children and families at the brand new Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in the Lawrenceville neigborhood. The families live on the 14th floor of a highrise adjacent to the hospital, also known as “The Penthouse.” We couldn’t think of a better name for the home-away-from-home for these special families. And look at their view!