Raiders mascot, PIMS, works the drive-thru during McHappy Day on May 11. (Prince Albert Raiders/Facebook)

By paNOW Staff

MCHAPPY DAY

P.A. McDonald’s raises over $11K for McHappy Day

May 13, 2022 | 3:00 PM

Prince Albert contributed in a big way to this year’s McHappy Day on May 11.

Nationwide, over $5.7 million was raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities, with the Prince Albert restaurants raising over $11,000.

This was the 28^th year the annual fundraising day has been run at McDonald’s across Canada.

“The results from McHappy Day are amazing, and we’re pleased to make a difference in the lives of wonderful families across our communities,” said Alyssa Buetikofer, Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald’s Canada in a release.

“Thank you to our incredible guests, franchisees, restaurant teams, crew and supplier partners for participating in McHappy Day, and helping to make a truly meaningful impact for so many.”

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Aside from buying their favourite meals and treats at McDonald’s, several community members volunteered their time in the drive-thru including paramedics with Parkland Ambulance and PIMS, the Prince Albert Raiders mascot.

While the fundraising drive is nationwide, all funds raised in Saskatchewan stay in the province.

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With one Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon and one Ronald McDonald Family Room in Prince Albert, RMHC Saskatchewan supports more than 1,700 families from more than 200 communities in an average year and saves families more than $2.6 million annually in out-of-pocket expenses.

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