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Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Automotive
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Over $165,000 raised through 'Trees of Hope' for those in need of medical care
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Ronald McDonald House of Springfield announced in partnership with Gary Rome Hyundai that they've raised more than $165,000 through their 'Trees of Hope' event. The two groups celebrated during a check presentation in Springfield on Tuesday. This money will help provide vital resources for families with children who are receiving medical care in our area. HCC, Gary Rome partner for one day fundraiser campaign 'I think it's our responsibility as a business to give back to the community and support them in any way we can,' said Gary Rome, owner of Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke. 'It's because of our community partnerships that we have within the Springfield community that we are able to keep families together in their time of need,' Ronald McDonald House Charities Executive Director Michelle D'Amore said. This collaboration has raised more than $600,000 in the past four years. Gary Rome is calling this an incredible milestone. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Health
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McDonald's shamrock shakes sold in western Massachusetts to benefit local charity
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – For the next six weeks, shamrock shakes sold at participating McDonald's in western Massachusetts will benefit a good cause. Locally owned McDonald's in our region will send 25 cents for every shake sold to Ronald McDonald House Charities. It's part of the 50th-anniversary partnership. McDonald's Shamrock Shake season is back, featuring an iconic character The promotion starts Monday and all of the money will be sent to help support families with children who are sick or injured. Over the past three years, $270,000 was donated from McDonald's across New England. 'The western Massachusetts McDonald's restaurants are excited to see the community come out and help us reach this year's fundraising goal.' Western Massachusetts McDonald's Owner Operator George Gomez said. 'The more Shamrock Shakes sold, the more money delivered to our local RMHC to provide comfort, care and support for families with children receiving critical care in our local hospitals.' 'We are incredibly grateful for our longstanding partnership with McDonald's and the privilege of collaborating on the Shamrock Shake promotion. The funds raised through this initiative make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut & western Massachusetts serve, ensuring they have a place of comfort and support while their children receive critical medical care,' said Michelle D'Amore, Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. 'This partnership is a testament to the power of community and the generosity of McDonald's customers who help us provide hope and healing to families in need.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
