McHappy Day is a very special day at McDonald's across Canada – it is part of an exciting effort to raise funds in support of children in need. Since 1977, McDonald’s has donated $1 from every purchase of Happy Meals, Big Macs and McCafe hot beverages on McHappy Day to local charities.
On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 more than 1400 McDonald's restaurants will celebrate McHappy Day.In Richmond, the owners of four McDonald’s restaurants have chosen to support Richmond Society for Community Living (RSCL)a community-based non-profit organization that serves children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities. Through the programs and support services offered to individuals and to their families, RSCL assists more than 1000 people with developmental disabilities to participate and contribute fully as valued members in the Richmond community. RSCL recognizes the unique abilities of all individuals and is dedicated to the promotion of a community of inclusion that sees beyond disability to ability.
Over the past 11 years Bob and Christine Campbell and their staff have supported Ronald McDonald House BC and have also supported charities in our community on McHappy Day and through coin boxes donations in their restaurants.
Proceeds from McHappy Day will benefit the RSCL Family Resource Program which provides information, resources and support to families that face the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a child who has a developmental disability. The Family Resource Program provides assistance to families and individuals with a developmental disability during all of life’s transitions, resulting in the improvement in the quality of life for the individual and the improved well-being of the family unit.
On Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 business and community leaders from across Richmond will add “Worked at McDonald’s” to their resumes. They will volunteer their time to work alongside McDonald’s staff raising funds and awareness on behalf of RSCL. You can help make a difference in the lives of children living with developmental disabilities, and for their families, by visiting participating locations at Blundell Centre, Alderbridge Way, Steveston Village or Ironwood Plaza on McHappy Day.
Did you know?
RSCL offers several programs and services that meet the growing needs of children and youth with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Infant Development Program
- Supported Child Development
- Family Respite
- Treehouse early Learning Centre
- Youth Connections
For more information on these, or any other services offered by RSCL, please visit www.rscl.org.
