Tomorrow is the 25th annual McHappy Day.
One dollar from every Big Mac, Happy Meal and hot McCafé beverage purchased tomorrow will be donated to Ronald McDonald House and other local charities. McDonald's Canada is encouraging everyone to share how they are taking part in the day on social media using #McHappyDay.
McHappy Day was first established in 1977 by McDonald's Canada founder George Cohon, and now takes place every year on the first Wednesday of May. Over $66M has been raised since the effort began has gone to help more than 300,000 families of sick children stay together while children are treated at nearby hospitals.
The event has been taking place every year here in "The Hub of the North" since McDonald’s first opened its doors in Thompson 21 years ago. $116,000 has been raised locally, including $6,000 last year.
In addition to this annual event, McDonald’s fundraises throughout the year for Ronald McDonald House Charities through the donation boxes found at cash registers and the drive through, as well as donating 10¢ from every happy meal.
