The countdown to McHappy Day is officially on with McHappy Time fundraising launched across McDonald’s restaurants.
McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), which helps seriously ill and injured children and their families stay together while receiving medical care in a nearby hospital.
From now until McHappy Day on Saturday, November 18, locals can pick up a pair of exclusive Grimace or Hamburglar themed Silly Socks or Helping Hands from their local Macca’s, with 100 per cent of profits going directly to RMHC.
Licensee of McDonald’s West Gosford, Woy Woy, Wyoming, Mingara, Erina, Kincumber, Umina, Bateau Bay, Erina Fair, Gosford Imperial and Lisarow, Ron Mussalli, said that every year he was blown away by the generosity of the customers.
“McHappy Time fundraising has officially started and over the next few weeks, we are calling on locals to top-up their Macca’s order in restaurants, drive-thru or via McDelivery with a pair of Silly Socks or Helping Hands,” he said.
“The funds raised will make a real difference to the lives of seriously ill or injured children and their families across Australia.”
McHappy Time – the month-long celebration leading up to McHappy Day – will shine brighter than ever in 2023 thanks to a group of familiar Aussie faces who are coming together to help raise much-needed awareness and funding for the cause.
Over the month, ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Shark, The Block’s Dan Reilly, Australian tennis royalty Dylan Alcott, NRL legend Gorden Tallis, Sydney Swans great Josh Kennedy with Isaac, Heeney, Montana Ham and Chloe Molloy, and Parramatta Eels Elsie Albert, Abbi Church, Rachel Pearson and Junior Paolowill pop-up on TV screens around the country as part of the official advertising campaign to remind Aussies to ‘give back with a Big Mac’.
CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia, Barbara Ryan, said McHappy Day was a celebration that captured the spirit of giving, and this year’s group of Aussie stars truly embodied the essence of generosity.
“I’m so excited to witness the positive impact they will bring to the lives of children and families in need,” she said.
“For more than three decades, McHappy Day has raised over $61M to help keep Australian families of seriously ill and injured children together in their time of need.
“We’re calling for everyone’s support again this year to enable us to continue to help where and when it’s needed most.”
McDonald’s launched McHappy Day in Australia in 1991 to help raise essential funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
There are now 18 Ronald McDonald Houses nationally, with the charity caring for almost 35,000 families every year.
In addition to providing a home away from home, Ronald McDonald House Charities also runs Family Rooms, Family Retreats, Hospitality Carts and a National Learning Program to support families through and after their child’s challenging hospital journey and ongoing recovery.