Thompson’s McHappy Day fundraising efforts have exceeded their ambitious goal.
The annual fundraising event saw Thompsonites come out and show their support with donations via food and coffee sales, as well as bidding on silent auction items, and managed to raise $10,630.
Owner of the Thompson McDonald’s Brett O’Meara was very happy with the amount raised, but he wasn’t very surprised.
“I was not surprised, simply because I know that there’s such a huge giving spirit in Thompson, and the community really got behind this initiative. We, in essence, doubled what we did last year in terms of fundraising. It was something that all the local businesses really contributed to and got behind. It was just a phenomenal day, and this is what I’m always proud about, about living in the north. You look at Thompson and the surrounding communities, there’s a huge spirit of giving. And we struggle with a lot of issues, but when it’s time to look and really focus in areas of need, this is where we really shine as a community.”
The amount raised locally from McHappy Day will be donated to the Hope North Suicide Prevention Committee to help run their Youth Football camp from June 3rd to the 5th.
