A Brother’s Mission to Honor His Sister
To honor his sister Chelsea’s legacy, Nick Wheeler began a fundraiser in her name to benefit RMHC Pittsburgh and Morgantown, a place that his sister cared about, and his family came to rely on.
In 2015, Chelsea had an organ transplant. Developing complications two years later, she passed away in the summer of 2017. Staying at the Pittsburgh House throughout her medical journey, her family found it to be a much-appreciated resource during her long hospital stays.
Nick notes the fundraiser began simply. Hosting it between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Chelsea’s two favorite holidays, he and his sister, Julia, made flyers and reached out to friends and family for donations. With the money raised, he purchased the most needed items on the Charity’s Wish List. Now in its fourth year, this special project has grown, reaching more people than ever. Continuing to purchase from the Wish List, in 2023, Nick bought dishwashers for family apartments that needed replacements.
Knowing the support the Charity provided his family, Nick’s mission to honor his sister continues through his commitment to help others.
“The Ronald McDonald House provided so much for us and gives so much to other families on a daily basis. It only feels right to give back to them each year as a way to say thank you and to keep my sister’s name alive,” said Nick.