McGill and Akah to participate in World Children's Day

Published on November 18, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


Tampa - This November, participating McDonald's® restaurants across the United States will celebrate World Children's Day® at McDonald's, an annual program since 2002 that raises funds and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and other children's causes. In addition to traditional fundraising efforts taking place at participating local McDonald's restaurants, for the first time consumers can get involved online with a new social networking viral campaign.

To honor World's Children's Day in Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Storm linemen Tim McGill and Emmanuel Akah will appear at the McDonalds working at the drive-thru window, and signing autographs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the McDonalds located at 4818 S. Manhattan Avenue in Tampa. Tampa Bay Lightning players Steve Eminger, Matt Pettinger and team mascot Thunderbug will also participate in the campaign at the McDonalds located at 1520 W. Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Ronald McDonald House helps over 3.7 million children and families around the globe. "World Children's Day is a chance for everyone to give back and help families in serious situations", said Stu Brown, a McDonald's Owner/Operator. Last year, McDonald's of Tampa Bay raised over $84,000 for RMHC.

"Give A Hand®" for RMHC at Participating McDonald's Restaurants

On November 20, customers can support the Charity through the annual "Give A Hand®" in-restaurant fundraising program. The paper hands will be sold for $1 each, with all proceeds going to RMHC. In addition, when customers visit participating McDonald's restaurants on November 20, $1 from the sale of select menu items will be donated to RMHC.

McDonald's Helps Customers Share Hands Online

New to this year's campaign is an online extension of the in-restaurant Give A Hand program. Launched November 3, consumers around the world can download the "Give A Hand for Ronald McDonald House Charities" online widget application to their MySpace or other social networking page. In addition, supporters can send a Give A Hand to their friends online and pledge their support of RMHC and World Children's Day. For the first 20,000 Give A Hands shared in November, McDonald's will donate $1 per hand to RMHC.

"Next year we celebrate 35 years of partnership with McDonald's. We wouldn't be able to serve children and families in need without the support of our long-standing corporate partners and vast network of volunteers," said Marty Coyne, president and CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities. "Since World Children's Day at McDonald's began in 2002, the company, its franchisees and customers have raised more than $124 million worldwide. These funds have enabled us to bring our programs to communities in need in the United States and other countries like Russia, China, Europe and South America."

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