Money raised for sick children

A fast food restaurant in Woy Woy has raised more than $2000 to help seriously-ill children.

McDonalds Woy Woy has reported that $2255 was raised for McHappy Day at the store on November 18.

On McHappy Day, $1 from the sale of every Big Mac and profits from every $2 wristband were donated directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities, with further contributions made by the community in the lead up to and on McHappy Day via donation buckets and phone donations.

The amount contributed to the national total of $1.7 million, the highest amount ever raised on McHappy Day.

The funds will go to programs throughout Australia that help seriously ill children live "happier, healthier lives".

"We are thrilled with the donation results of McHappy Day and want to pass on our sincere thanks to the Central Coast community, volunteers, staff and celebrities that helped us raise these much needed funds for sick kids," said McDonald's Woy Woy owner and operator Mr John Ursino.

Press release, 18 Dec 2006 Fiona McGill, Professional Public Relations