Dignitaries help make a “McHappy Day” in the Battlefords
The owner and operator of the McDonald’s restaurant in North Battleford feels comforted to know families of children with serious illness have a place to stay.
Across Canada, McDonald’s Restaurants spent McHappy Day Wednesday, May 4 raising money to help support Ronald McDonald House in locations near major hospitals, including in Saskatoon. Between 40 and 50 dignitaries were expected at the North Battleford McDonald’s to help in the kitchen, serve food behind the counter, and otherwise help promote the fundraiser.
“It is nice to see that there is a house available for people of our community to use if necessary,” owner Sharon Taylor said. She was told there have been more long-term stays recently.
Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan opened in Saskatoon in 1985. It expanded in 2014 to include 34 rooms. Last year, the location helped 929 Saskatchewan families, including 85 from the Battlefords, 81 from Meadow Lake, and 83 from Lloydminster.