Melissa McHappy Day Ambassador 2012!
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Melissa all smiles for McHappy Day
International star Melissa George has been announced as McHappy Day Ambassador for 2012 and will be out on the day to help reach the charity’s largest fundraising target to date- $3.66 million.
The award winning Aussie actress will visit a Ronald McDonald House in Sydney in the week leading up to the day as well as a McDonald’s Restaurant on November 10.
“I’m really excited to return home and be part of the fundraising efforts for McHappy Day this year,” she said. “Ronald McDonald House Charities provide essential programs across Australia to assist seriously ill children and their families,” she said.
McHappy Day is one of Australia’s longest running charity events and raises fund for Ronald McDonald House Charities to assist families with seriously ill children.
Malcolm Coutts RMHC CEO is confident that Melissa will be a positive advocate for McHappy Day this year.
“With the fantastic support of Melissa as well as the support of the local communities, I am sure we will reach our goal, and in turn, make the lives of families with seriously ill children a little easier and brighter,” he said.
Over the last 30 years, RMHC has helped more than 100,000 families, and over the next few years, RMHC is aiming to build or extend seven houses as well as opening 17 more Family Rooms.
The Learning Program is also being extended to help more children catch up on their schooling. $2 from every Big Mac and $1 from the sale of every Helping Hand will go directly to funding RMHC programs. To share a Virtual Helping Hand visit www.facebook.com/McDonalsAU.
Donations can also be made via the website www.mchappyday.com.au
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