McDonald’s of Greater Indiana to Serve ‘Hats Off to the Houses’ Starting July 11
As residents visit the beach or pool this summer, or when they make their first pitstop on their family road trip, they can stop by a local McDonald’s to gear up while also supporting local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters. Starting July 11, the ‘Hats Off to the Houses’ campaign will offer McDonald’s customers the chance to purchase a white bucket hat with a red and yellow stripe and a tag that proudly shows support for RMHC. The hats cost $10 each and proceeds will go directly to local RMHC Chapters. The campaign runs while supplies last.
In Greater Indiana and Southwest Michigan, sales will benefit RMHC Chapters in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend. RMHC programs help families with children who are ill or injured, ensuring they can stay together and be near the medical care they need. Ronald McDonald House programs provide private bedrooms, fully-equipped kitchens and laundry facilities, home-cooked meals and transportation.
“The McDonald’s family and our customers have been longtime supporters of RMHC who provide valuable financial support to the families with children who are sick and seeking special care and treatment in our regional children’s hospitals. We are excited to continue that support though this year’s terrific Hats Off to the Houses campaign,” said Randy Shields, a McDonald’s Owner/Operator with restaurants in Indianapolis and recent Chairperson of the Ronald McDonald House of Central Indiana. This $10 purchase will help families feel some hope and love when they need it most.”
A large part of the support for RMHC Chapters in Indiana comes from donations at McDonald’s restaurants across Greater Indiana and Southwest Michigan. The average number of nights a family stays at a House is 18 to 25.
Greater Indiana is home to three of the nearly 400 Ronald McDonald House programs around the world. Ronald McDonald House programs provide accommodations and support services to families ensuring they have access to the medical care their child needs while being fully supported and actively involved in their child’s care. The mission of RMHC is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 38,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 93% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women.