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CTV News
20-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Windsor McDonald's franchisee one of Top 3 fundraisers in Canada
A Windsor McDonald's franchisee is one of the Top 3 fundraisers across Canada. Franchisee Jason Trussell raised over $224,000 in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Houses in Windsor and London. 'We are so grateful to everyone who stopped by on McHappy Day to show their support for the RMHC Houses in Windsor and London,' says Jason Trussell. 'This total reflects the unwavering support of our restaurant teams and our community and will go a long way towards supporting families across our region.' This year, Trussell and his team sold over 4,300 pairs of socks and raised over $5,500 in paper heart donations, contributing to raising this exceptional amount for the RMHC Houses in Windsor and London. He and his team also held other fundraising initiatives throughout the year in support of the RMHC Houses in Windsor and London, such as Big Red Shoe Run and Ronald's House of Champions in partnership with fellow McDonald's franchisee, Matt Tatomir. By ordering their favourite McDonald's meals and menu items, your community made a direct, positive impact on local families with sick or injured children. They helped bring smiles and happiness to those who need it most.
Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Most Impactful McHappy Day® To-Date: Canada Comes Together to Raise Over $11.3 Million to Support Local Families Français
Throughout McHappy Day, Canadians showed up in remarkable numbers, turning everyday purchases into extraordinary acts of generosity. Each purchase made on Thursday May 8*, contributed significantly to the record-breaking fundraising total, showing how small actions can make a big difference to support families when they need it most. At its heart, McHappy Day is a community event hosted by McDonald's Canada and its local, independent franchisees, driven by a commitment to the neighbourhoods and families they serve. "Our franchisees are not just business leaders; they are community champions," said Michèle Boudria, President and CEO of McDonald's Canada. "McHappy Day is a shining example of their dedication to growing and fostering strong community connections, and the impact we can make for families with sick or injured children when we come together." The impact of McHappy Day This year marked the 31st McHappy Day in Canada, bringing the grand total to over $111.3M raised to-date in support of RMHC across Canada and other local children's charities. These funds have played a critical role in enabling RMHC across Canada to support nearly 500,000 families with sick and injured children since 1981. The generosity of Canadians ensures that even more families can remain close to their child's hospital bedside, enabling parents to share precious bedtime stories and enjoy a home-cooked meal that provides comfort and peace, so families can truly focus on what matters most: caring for their child. "McHappy Day is my favourite day of the year because it vividly illustrates the power of community and the life-changing impact of Canadian's generosity," said Kate Horton, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada. "Thanks to the incredible support from our founding and forever partner, McDonald's Canada, franchisees, guests, and our national donor partners, we can continue to provide essential comfort and resources to families with sick and injured children, keeping them close when it matters most." The impact of McHappy Day extends beyond a single day. Every day, McDonald's Canada along with its local, independent franchisees, and guests, support RMHC families through Happy Meal ® and RMHC Cookie purchases†, coin box, and at point of purchase with programs such as Round Up. As of May 13, guests can also support RMHC families by making a $1 donation through the McDonald's app. *A portion of food & beverage sales will help support RMHC ® chapters and local children's charities across Canada. †A portion of the proceeds from the sale of every Happy Meal ® and every RMHC ® Cookie helps support Ronald McDonald House ® and Ronald McDonald Family Room ® programs across Canada. About Ronald McDonald House Charities ® (RMHC ®) Canada In Canada, two out of three families live outside a city with a children's hospital and must travel for treatment if their child is seriously ill or injured. The impact of RMHC across Canada is far reaching as today, 1 in 4 Canadians have either stayed with RMHC or know someone who has. More than a place to stay, RMHC program locations across Canada give families the support and resources they need so they can focus on what matters most – caring for their child. The 16 Ronald McDonald House ® programs provide out-of-town families with holistic support and services such as meal, mental health and wellness programming, while the 19 Ronald McDonald Family Room ® programs provide a comfortable place for families to rest, recharge and fuel without having to leave the hospital. For more information, please visit In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,000 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Most Impactful McHappy Day® To-Date: Canada Comes Together to Raise Over $11.3 Million to Support Local Families
Local, Independent Franchisees and Guests at the Heart of the Success of McHappy Day TORONTO, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - McDonald's Canada proudly celebrates a record-breaking McHappy Day®, where communities showed up to help raise much-needed funds that will have a profound impact on the lives of families with sick and injured children. Together with Canadians, the collective effort raised over $11.3 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) across Canada, and other local children's charities nationwide. Throughout McHappy Day, Canadians showed up in remarkable numbers, turning everyday purchases into extraordinary acts of generosity. Each purchase made on Thursday May 8*, contributed significantly to the record-breaking fundraising total, showing how small actions can make a big difference to support families when they need it most. At its heart, McHappy Day is a community event hosted by McDonald's Canada and its local, independent franchisees, driven by a commitment to the neighbourhoods and families they serve. "Our franchisees are not just business leaders; they are community champions," said Michèle Boudria, President and CEO of McDonald's Canada. "McHappy Day is a shining example of their dedication to growing and fostering strong community connections, and the impact we can make for families with sick or injured children when we come together." The impact of McHappy Day This year marked the 31st McHappy Day in Canada, bringing the grand total to over $111.3M raised to-date in support of RMHC across Canada and other local children's charities. These funds have played a critical role in enabling RMHC across Canada to support nearly 500,000 families with sick and injured children since 1981. The generosity of Canadians ensures that even more families can remain close to their child's hospital bedside, enabling parents to share precious bedtime stories and enjoy a home-cooked meal that provides comfort and peace, so families can truly focus on what matters most: caring for their child. "McHappy Day is my favourite day of the year because it vividly illustrates the power of community and the life-changing impact of Canadian's generosity," said Kate Horton, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada. "Thanks to the incredible support from our founding and forever partner, McDonald's Canada, franchisees, guests, and our national donor partners, we can continue to provide essential comfort and resources to families with sick and injured children, keeping them close when it matters most." The impact of McHappy Day extends beyond a single day. Every day, McDonald's Canada along with its local, independent franchisees, and guests, support RMHC families through Happy Meal® and RMHC Cookie purchases†, coin box, and at point of purchase with programs such as Round Up. As of May 13, guests can also support RMHC families by making a $1 donation through the McDonald's app. *A portion of food & beverage sales will help support RMHC® chapters and local children's charities across Canada. †A portion of the proceeds from the sale of every Happy Meal® and every RMHC® Cookie helps support Ronald McDonald House® and Ronald McDonald Family Room® programs across Canada. About Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) Canada In Canada, two out of three families live outside a city with a children's hospital and must travel for treatment if their child is seriously ill or injured. The impact of RMHC across Canada is far reaching as today, 1 in 4 Canadians have either stayed with RMHC or know someone who has. More than a place to stay, RMHC program locations across Canada give families the support and resources they need so they can focus on what matters most – caring for their child. The 16 Ronald McDonald House® programs provide out-of-town families with holistic support and services such as meal, mental health and wellness programming, while the 19 Ronald McDonald Family Room® programs provide a comfortable place for families to rest, recharge and fuel without having to leave the hospital. For more information, please visit About McDonald's Canada In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,000 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit SOURCE McDonald's Canada View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
CTV News
09-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
McDonalds Canada: How McHappy Day supports people in your city
McDonalds Canada: How McHappy Day supports people in your city It's McHappy Day where proceeds help those in need. Here's everything you need to know. #sponsoredcontent
CTV News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Windsorites support RMHC through McHappy Day
Thursday marked McHappy Day, when one meal can make a big difference. Every menu item sold on McHappy Day helps support families with sick children through Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Local volunteers, first responders — and personalities from CTV Windsor — rolled up their sleeves to help out. It's a small act with a big impact, and the community turned out in a big way. 'The generosity has been great. Today we were over on the merch table and just the people that would come by and not even want anything, just to make a donation and to help out for a great cause. That's just the spirit of the community that comes through each and every year,' said Pure Country 98's Nathan Carr, who volunteered for the event.
