More than 100 community volunteers joined the team from four local McDonald’s restaurants and the staff from Richmond Society for Community Living to raise $7,444 Wednesday.
May 7 was McHappy Day across Canada with $1 from the purchase of McCafe beverages, McHappy Meals and Big Macs being donated to children’s charities.
Donations were also collected through the sale of red shoes which are displayed throughout each location.
In Richmond, Bob and Christine Campbell chose to support RSCL’s Children’s Services which provides programs and supports for infants with special needs and children with developmental disabilities.
Global TV weatherman Mark Madryga supported the cause by visiting the Ironwood Plaza location in the morning.
Throughout the day, local business people and community leaders added “worked at McDonald’s” to their resume by volunteering an hour of their time to support this very special day.
Participating locations included Ironwood Plaza, Blundell Centre, Alderbridge Way and Steveston Village.
