Staff from Pattison Media volunteer for McHappy Day Wednesday in North Battleford, including North Stars voice, Marty Martinson, CJNB mornings' Grant Schutte, Producer Brad Best, and Q98 mornings' Nic Fransoo. (Submitted photos/Darien Rae)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

Supporting Ronald McDonald House

McDonald’s celebrates McHappy Day

May 11, 2022 | 3:54 PM

Service with a smile is on the menu Wednesday at McDonald’s locations in North Battleford and across the country for McHappy Day.

Today, 10 per cent of all sales will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities in the province, along with 100 per cent of proceeds from McHappy Day merchandise sold, including hats, socks and donation hearts.

McHappy Day merchandise, with proceeds going towards the Ronald McDonald House Charities. (Submitted photo/Darrien Rae)

With 34 programs across Canada, Ronald McDonald House Charities provide families with a sick child a home to stay at where they can sleep, share meals, do laundry, and connect with other families.

General manager at North Battleford’s Territorial Drive McDonald’s location, Echo Ablanida said McHappy Day is an event they have circled on the calendar, and look forward to each year.

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“McHappy Day’s the biggest day for us at McDonald’s, because we celebrate this day for our Ronald McDonald House Charity which helps sick kids during their hard times to be with their family together,” he said. “These contributions help build more Ronald McDonald House(s) to accommodate more families and help more people during their hard times.”

Over 26,000 families across Canada were supported last year by Ronald McDonald House Charities, with more than 425,000 supported since the first Ronald McDonald House opened in Canada in 1981.

Last year McDonald’s raised over $17,400 locally in North Battleford for McHappy Day, with a goal this year of $25,000.

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