Melvin Krek had been in UPMC Shadyside Hospital for over a month. He was undergoing intensive chemotherapy for leukemia and didn’t have much to do. To keep his mind occupied, he’d often listen to the local radio station WJPA. When he heard an ad for the Washington Symphony Orchestra, Melvin’s interest piqued.
Brittany froze in terror as her father stomped towards her. She knew he had been drinking, and she was terrified. She didn’t want him to hurt her – again.
When Carter’s mother drops him off at The Village, she knows he’s in good hands. It’s difficult to entrust your child into the care of others, but Carter’s mother doesn’t have to worry about her son when she’s attending classes.
At his annual physical, 68-year-old Francis had a wake-up call. His weight was so high that the scale could not provide a reading. He was off the charts.
