Pittsburgh Review

Pittsburgh Penguins alternate captain Evgeni Malkin will continue his “I’m Score for Kids” initiative, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, for a third consecutive season during the 2024-25 campaign. The announcement was made today.

The initiative, which began before the 2022-23 season, involves Malkin donating $710 for each of his regular-season points to RMHC. Local McDonald's owner/operators have pledged to match Malkin’s donation again this season.

“I am excited to continue the ‘I’m Score for Kids’ program again this season,” said Malkin. “I decided to start this program because I know how important the Ronald McDonald Houses are to the kids and families that have to spend a lot of time at the hospital. It makes me happy to see how successful it has become. I am grateful to the local franchises for matching my donation each year and I hope this year is the best one yet.”

In the previous season, Malkin ranked second on the Penguins with 67 points and donated $47,570, which was matched by local McDonald’s restaurants, bringing the total donation to $95,140. Since its inception, Malkin's "I'm Score for Kids" initiative has contributed $231,000 to RMHC.

“Being a part of this special initiative for a third season is incredibly exciting for the Charity,” said Eleanor Reigel, CEO RMHC Pittsburgh and Morgantown. “Knowing that Malkin is really the driving force behind this takes it to a whole different level. Having this kind of support ensures the Ronald McDonald House can provide the services families need when their child is facing a medical crisis far from home.”

RMHC offers families who travel for medical care a place close to their children in hospitals along with warm meals and daily essentials in a safe environment. In 2023 alone, nearly 900 families were served at RMHC locations in Pittsburgh and Morgantown with over 23,700 nights of stay recorded. Families from across 34 states and six countries were accommodated with stays ranging from days to several months. Additionally, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile provided services such as physicals and vaccinations at nearly 200 clinics across southwestern Pennsylvania.