McDonald’s First UK and Ireland McHappy Day Raises More Than £3 Million

McDonald’s first McHappy Day in the UK and Ireland has raised more than £3 million for Ronald McDonald House UK and Ronald McDonald House Ireland.

Associate Director of Relationship Engagement Ronald McDonald House UK, Nikki O’Donohoe, (c) Jordan Banjo, (r) Director of Engagement, Ronald McDonald House UK, Louise Firth
Associate Director of Relationship Engagement Ronald McDonald House UK, Nikki O’Donohoe, (c) Jordan Banjo, (r) Director of Engagement, Ronald McDonald House UK, Louise Firth

The fundraising day took place on Saturday 26 September, bringing together customers, franchisees and suppliers to raise funds supporting families with seriously ill children receiving hospital treatment.

The amount raised is enough to fund approximately 43,000 nights of free accommodation for UK families.

During McHappy Day, £1 or €1 from every qualifying main meal sold was donated to Ronald McDonald House UK and Ronald McDonald House Ireland.

Proceeds from limited-edition Grimace beanies were also donated, alongside contributions from McDonald’s franchisees and supply partners.

More than 120,000 reversible Grimace beanies were sold during the campaign.

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