Raising money for charities

A local fast food outlet will raise money for local children's charities for two weeks during July.

Woy Woy McDonald's will join a national campaign which starts on Wednesday, July 7.

The two-week fundraising event will involve a range of activities in-store to help raise more than $1.3 million for seriously ill and special children across Australia.

Woy Woy McDonald's owner Mr John Ursino is urging local residents to help the restaurant raise as much money as possible for the restaurant's nominated charity by purchasing a specially designed Helping Hand for one dollar.

"This year's theme is Put Your Hand Up.

"All proceeds from Helping Hand sales will go to local children's charities selected by more than 740 McDonald's restaurants across Australia."

Central Coast Community Chest will be among those to benefit.

Press release, June 24 McHappy Time project office