McHappy Day 2020 has been canceled due to the pandemic, but in 2021 there will be more ways to contribute than ever before.
- For the first time, a portion of proceeds from all menu items (food and drink) sold on McHappy Day will be donated to RMHC programs across Canada and local children’s charities.
- Customers can purchase a McHappy Digital Heart in-restaurant for a $ 2 donation, while supplies last. These hearts are accompanied by a thank you video from a RMHC Canada sports personality, celebrity or family. Customers also have the option of adding an exclusive McHappy x Peace Collective pair of socks to their Trio for a $ 5 donation, while supplies last.
- Customers can also pick up their favorite groceries in restaurants, in the McDonald’s app, drive-thru, and McLelivery.MD with Uber Eats, Skip and DoorDash. Shipping is free on all orders of $ 12 or more (before taxes and fees; see the app for full details).
- Can’t participate today? Throughout the year, customers can give “A Little More for RMHC” by rounding their bill up to the next dollar, or visit omrm.ca to make a donation.
Citations :
“We are pleased to invite McDonald’s customers today to attend McHappy Day in person, drive-thru and delivery to help more families with sick children in our communities,” says Jacques Mignault , President and CEO of McDonald’s Canada. McHappy Day We would not be as successful without the hard work and passion that our team members and franchisees display every day, and for that, we cannot thank them enough. “
“It is reassuring to know that RMHC is there for so many Canadian families during a difficult time. Today, one in four Canadians has stayed in a Ronald McDonald House or knows someone who has been there, adds Cathy Loblaw, President and CEO of RMHC Canada. By lending their support on McHappy Day, Canadians have a great opportunity to give back and help more families in need. A big thank you to everyone for your participation! Your generosity has tangible consequences in the lives of families with a sick child, and we are extremely grateful to you! “
Facts:
- This year, McDonald’s Canada is collaborating with Star Captains and Ambassadors from across the country, including Natalie Spooner, Bo Horvat, Cassie Campbell, Jill Saulnier, Mitsou Gélinas, Patrick langlois and Isabelle Racicot, who all have a common goal: to compete in order to raise the most funds and, of course, to be able to brag about it!
- McHappy Day is the largest annual McDonald’s community charity event in Canada.
- McHappy Day was established in 1977 by McDonald’s of Canada and George Cohon, founder of RMHC of Canada.
- The 16 Ronald McDonald Houses and the 17 Family Rooms Ronald McDonald in Canada provide shelter to families forced to travel for the treatment of their sick child.
- Each year, RMHC helps more than 26,000 families from more than 3,400 communities across the country
- In 2019, with the help of its franchisees, restaurant teams and customers, McDonald’s raised over $ 6.6 million on McHappy Day. In 2021, McDonald’s Canada is hoping to break this record and make McHappy Day the most successful to date by donating a portion of the proceeds from all products sold for the first time.
About the Ronald McDonald House WorkMD of Canada (OMRMMD FROM CANADA)
In Canada, 65% of families live outside cities with children’s hospitals and have to travel for medical treatment when their child is seriously ill. Each year, RMHC’s various programs across Canada help more than 26,000 families stay by the bedside of their sick child, close to the care they need. The 16 Ronald McDonald Houses provide a home away from home for families with children being treated at a nearby hospital. The 17 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, on the other hand, offer families an oasis of peace and relaxation within the confines of the hospital itself. For more information, go to omrmcanada.ca.
About McDonald’s Canada
In 1967, Canada hosted its first McDonald’s restaurant in Richmond, in British Columbia. Today, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited is part of the Canadian fabric, welcoming nearly three million customers every day. Nearly 100,000 people work at McDonald’s across the country, in franchise restaurants and company restaurants. Over 90% of McDonald’s 1,400 restaurants across Canada are owned and operated by local, independent entrepreneurs. Of food purchases totaling nearly $ 1 billion, McDonald’s sources more than 85% from Canadian suppliers. For more information on McDonald’s Canada, visit mcdonalds.ca.
SOURCE McDonald’s Canada
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