On Wednesday, May 3, McDonalds91Ƶ locations around the Okanagan and Canada celebrated McHappy Day.
One dollar from sales of Big Macs, Happy Meals and hot beverages is donated to local charities and The Ronald McDonald House.
This year marks a key milestone for McDonald91Ƶs Canada as the company celebrates 40 years since the launch of the Canadian-born McHappy Day. The one-day event has $1 from sales of Big Macs, Happy Meals and hot beverages donated to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada and other local children91Ƶs charities.
91ƵMcHappy Day is a long-standing tradition that was born right here in Canada 91Ƶ and it really is at the heart of who we are and what we do,91Ƶ said John Betts, president and CEO of McDonald91Ƶs Canada. 91ƵWe strongly believe in community and giving back to the neighbourhoods where we live and work in. Every year, Canadians across the country come together around the important work of the Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms, and celebrate McHappy Day in all of our restaurants.91Ƶ
McHappy day is now celebrated in 18 countries throughout the world including the United States, Australia, England and Sweden.