When I was approached to produce a film for the Ronald McDonald House, I had no idea of the journey this production would take me. Prior to this, my knowledge of the Ronald McDonald House was minimal, I didn’t know its mission or the stories of those it has helped in the past 27 years. It truly is an oasis of happiness for families going through one of the most difficult times one could ever go through. It is a place of support, love, and friendship where families from all over the world live under one roof while their children are receiving life saving treatments right next door. To see children who are receiving cancer treatments or organ transplants and all they want to do is be a kid and play with other children is indescribable and reminds me of how incredibly blessed I am. I will be forever grateful to have had this opportunity and I know from this experience, I will continue to give back to such an amazing organization that has helped countless families through the years. For more information on the Ronald McDonald House, please visit their website. I hope you enjoy this film I created for them, which played at their annual gala this past Saturday night.
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Steve, yet again you show your amazing creativity and remarkable film production. Thank you for creating this film to help us spread the news of the House and its mission.
How incredibly touching and so well put together. A wonderful gift for a wonderful charity.
nothing short of awesome. well done, my friend!
Steve another great video! I used to work at Children’s Hospital and what a wonderful place the Ronald McDonald house is! Your video was a very touching piece to show all of the wonderful things they do there! A+
Every time I watch a video of yours I tell myself, “I won’t get teary! I won’t get teary!” but you did it again. I was strong all the way until the end—the last part got me. Well done!
What a fantastic, encouraging, and beautiful film. We feel so blessed to have had the arms of the Ronald McDonald House and its families around us during our our daughter’s illness. It is an amazing place touched by angels every day.
Very moving film Steve. Pay it forward….
i love that video it is so cool and they talked about me
Steve has captured on film the emotion of thousands of families who, each year, call Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House their “home away from home.” One can write about it, talk about or maybe even bottle it. But only Steve could feel it, process it and wrap it up in such a beautiful manner – allowing others to feel it as well. There are many filmmakers out there, but only one Zugelter.
What an amazing film. It choked me up all the way through, however it brought tears at the end. You indeed have a talent that again and again shows you are the best no matter what film you are asked to do.
I’ve given my pop tabs, and I’ve talked about the Ronald McDonald House with very limited knowledge. This video gives me such a great insight as to what the RMH is really all about. Great job on this piece. I’m friends with Josh E. and he was telling me about it along the way as well…I just didn’t think it was going to be THAT good. Ha!
Keep up the good work.
I loved the video. I stayed at the Cincinnati RMH from March 09-July 09. I had to leave my family, friends, and job for four months and move 7 hours away. I had no idea how I was going to make it. Without the RMH I would not have been able to have the surgery done that I needed in order to try and save my unborn babies life. I met many people at the RMH and still keep in contact with them weekly. I found comfort through other families who were facing some of the same struggles as me. RMH was my home for four months and I will never forget the people I met and the difference RMH has made in my life forever.