McHappy day a success

VERY McHappy: McDonalds Portland staff raised over $2,000 for children with severe illnesses on McHappy Day on Saturday. They dressed up in an Alice in Wonderland theme to mark the occasion. From left: Savannah Wittingslow as the Queen of Hearts, Hayley Bond as Alice, Harry Lipscombe as the White Rabbit, Mykayla Tedmanson also as the White Rabbit and Jo Dunstan as the Mad Hatter. Picture: 211113NC89

By Portland Observer

November 20, 2021 | 12:05 PM

PLENTY of money was raised for a good cause at McDonalds Portland on Saturday, with the restaurant raising around $2000 on the annual McHappy Day.

McHappy Day takes place each year in November, with participating franchises raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, which supports children with severe illness and their families.

The store was able to raise $2052.35, through the sale of Big Mac burgers, Helping Hands and water bottles.

$2 from each Big Mac sold went to the Charity, as well as 10c from every 600mL bottle of water.

The restaurant’s owners also donated $1 for each Menulog delivery order.

“We went pretty well,” said McDonalds Portland QSC supervisor Brandon Gladwin.

“We raised $2052.35.

“It’s about average (for Portland), but considering our current economic climate, it’s pretty good.

“We sold 370 Big Macs, which is a really good effort from the team.”