McHappy Day® Returns: Join Communities Across Canada on Thursday May 8 to Support Families with Sick and Injured Children

 On May 8, your favourite McDonald’s menu items support families

Since McDonald’s Canada’s first McHappy Day® in 1977, McHappy Day has raised over $100 million dollars in critical funding for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) across Canada and other local children’s charities. This year, McDonald’s and its local, independent franchisees are proud to bring back the 31^st McHappy Day event on Thursday, May 8 to provide a deliciously easy way to support families in Canadian communities.  

One Unmissable Day to Do Good                    

Every purchase all day on May 8 supports RMHC and other local children’s charities across Canada. Whether you’re choosing the iconic Big Mac®, going for a sweet treat like a McFlurry® or picking up a cup of McCafe® Premium Roast Coffee, Canadians can order their favourite food and beverage items in-restaurant, at the Drive-Thru, through the McDonald’s app or ordering McDelivery®, making it easy and convenient to support. Participating on McHappy Day is not just easy to do; it also feels good to know your contribution is helping to bring smiles and comfort to those who need it most and making a difference in the lives of families with sick and injured children.

_{The Kennedy Family from Guelph, Ontario stayed 9 nights at Ronald McDonald House Charities South Central Ontario while their son Ethan underwent treatment at a nearby children’s hospital} 

McHappy Day helps families like the Kennedy’s from Guelph, Ontario who spent nine nights at RMHC® South Central Ontario while their child received critical treatment at a nearby children’s hospital. 

"When our child was sick, staying at RMHC® South Central Ontario was a lifeline for our family,” said Kayleigh Kennedy from Guelph, Ontario. “It gave us a place to call home and a sense of community with other parents also going through similar challenges. McHappy Day is so meaningful to us because it's a chance to give back and help other families find that same support and comfort."

McHappy Day is part of ensuring that Ronald McDonald House Charities remains a cornerstone in Canadian communities, allowing more parents to stay close to their sick and injured child that needs access to medical care. In fact, 1 in 4 Canadians have either been helped by RMHC or know someone who has, underscoring just how widespread the need is for families like the Kennedy’s across the country.

By The Community, For the Community

With deep roots in their communities, McHappy Day is hosted by McDonald’s Canada and its local, independent franchisees, who understand the impact that can be made when a community rallies together to do good.  More than 90% of McDonald’s Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining corporately owned and operated by McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited.  

"I know the incredible impact McHappy Day can have for families in need," said Brandy Gozda Sekhon, local Owner/Operator in Kamloops and Merritt BC. "In my community, the Ronald McDonald Family Room is set to open later this year, which will help keep families close when their sick or injured child is going through treatment. On McHappy Day, giving back is as easy as ordering your favourite McDonald's meal, so join us on May 8 to support families across Canada.” 

_{This McHappy Day, see the good in every bite. A portion of proceeds from every menu item helps RMHC keep families close}

How Guests Can Participate in McHappy Day This Year

• All menu items, all day: Every purchase all day on Thursday, May 8, supports families with sick and injured children staying with RMHC across Canada, and other local children’s charities. Whether it’s through purchasing their favourite food and beverage items in-restaurant, at the Drive-Thru, through the McDonald’s app or ordering McDelivery via the McDonald’s app, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes and UberEats, it’s easy, delicious and convenient for people in Canada to support. 

  Plus: All day on May 8 enjoy $0 delivery fee* offered on all McDelivery orders across Canada

• Round Up for RMHC: Available at the Drive-Thru, Kiosk and Front Counter, guests can Round Up their order total to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to RMHC in support of families in their community. 

• McHappy Day Socks and Hearts: Starting today, April 8, guests can support families with sick and injured children by purchasing McHappy Day socks for $6+tax in four different McDonaldland® character designs or a McHappy Day Heart with a donation of $2, $5, or $10, available in-restaurant, at the Drive-Thru, or through the McDonald’s app.    

_{*Other delivery-related fees and taxes still apply; small order fee may apply. Limit one redemption per user. See the applicable app for details.}

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 rmhccanada.ca.