Well moms… It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a whole year since McHappy Day.
Last year I spent McHappy Day at a local restaurant where all kinds of volunteers were helping out for this great cause. The restaurant was filled with community members, local sports players and media personalities… not to mention all of the amazing kids…this is what it’s all about.
On McHappy Day $1 from the sale of each Egg McMuffin, Happy Meal and Big Mac goes to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada and other local children’s charities. For those of you who are not familiar, the RMHC is an amazing charity which provides a warm and safe place for families to stay while their children seek medical care.
I was fortunate to visit the RMH in London, Ontario last year. This house felt like home. It brings me comfort knowing that these homes are here to help all of the families they can. They provide meals, laundry facilities and companionship of other parents. Most of these families are going through some very traumatic times and the RMH is there to help whenever or however they can.
I recently made a visit to the Halifax RMH and was greeted with open arms. They put such care into designing a place that makes families feel comfortable and at ease. I left with a feeling of hope… knowing that so many families that pass through that door have the support they need to help their children through some of the roughest times in their lives. I also left with volunteer forms to fill out, to help whenever I can. I have such an appreciation for the volunteers who have such passion and big hearts.
So this McHappy Day, on May 5th, please take your family and friends to McDonald’s and celebrate this amazing charity. If you want to volunteer at a restaurant, give them a call!
You will make a huge difference and also create memories that will last a lifetime.