Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe: McDonald's fundraising campaign starts now!

Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe: McDonald's fundraising campaign starts now!

In time for the Giving Tuesday, McDonald’s in Austria has a new, uncomplicated opportunity for guests to support the Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe. From now on, visitors in the over 200 restaurants can round up their invoice amount directly at the cash register or in the McDrive by 20 cents and thus donate. This initiative aims to make a significant contribution, since children's aid supports around 1,700 families in Austria every year with a “temporary home” near hospitals. The possibility of donating directly when ordering has been very popular with the kiosk systems for three years and is now being extended to classic payment at the health insurers, such as ots.at reported.

a home in emergency times

The Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe, who has been active since 1987, is an indispensable partner for families with seriously ill children. Their commitment makes it possible to provide family facilities near specialized clinics. This initiative is particularly important because parents need a place of proximity and security in stressful situations to support their children. The managing director of McDonald’s Austria, Ellen Staudenmayer, emphasizes the importance of the cooperation: "It is therefore a matter close to the heart to contribute to the continuous expansion of this indispensable offer - because we know, close to healing."

The Ronald McDonald Houses, as well as that in Kiel, offer not only protection and accommodation, but also valuable support for affected families. The story of Julia and Marco, which gave birth to triplets in November 2022, can be given as an example and were underneath of their children in the Ronald McDonald Haus during the critical first weeks. This house enables medical treatments to be near the children and, despite all the challenges, to live a common everyday life, as reported in mcdonalds-kinderhilfe.org . The integration of such donations underlines the deep connection between the restaurants and children's aid in order to meet great challenges together.