5 cents. It might seem like loose change that you want to get rid, but most of us might not realize that 5 cents can actually go a long way into helping others.
Many of you might not know this but every time you buy a Happy Meal from McDonald's, 5 cents out of that Happy Meal purchase goes to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).
Now you might be wondering, what exactly can that 5 cents do? It's true, 5 cents may not seem like a lot but when you put the other 5 cents that come from every other individual who buys a Happy Meal, that's a lot to help families in need of financial assistance, along with donations from the general public.
Throwback to one of my earlier posts where I talked about giving back to the community through volunteering, you can read it here. Donations are another alternative to giving back to the community if you don't have the time to spare. Usually when I donate, I try to find out the cause, if it's something that I support, the purpose of the charity and whether or not my donation would be put into good use and benefit others.
Just to share a little on what I found out about RMHC during their lovely blogger's sharing dinner last Wednesday, the aim of RMHC is to help families in Singapore with children that need intensive medical care such as treatment for cancer, trauma or undergoing organ transplants.
Just last year, they set up Ronald McDonald House (RMH), working alongside with National University Hospital Paediatric Department to bring families closer to their hospitalised children by housing them at the RMH which is something I never knew until the dinner. During the dinner session, a family that benefitted from RMH was there to share her experience at the House and how it really helped her by bringing her closer to her youngest daughter who was hospitalized for 6 weeks and at the same time trying to look after her elder daughter who was in secondary school back then. You can read more about Joyce's story here.
This is what the House looks like, Joyce describes it as better than a chalet. Without a doubt, I couldn't even tell it was part of RMH cause it looks so modern.
Photo Courtesy of RMHC.
Many of you might not know this but every time you buy a Happy Meal from McDonald's, 5 cents out of that Happy Meal purchase goes to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).
Now you might be wondering, what exactly can that 5 cents do? It's true, 5 cents may not seem like a lot but when you put the other 5 cents that come from every other individual who buys a Happy Meal, that's a lot to help families in need of financial assistance, along with donations from the general public.
Throwback to one of my earlier posts where I talked about giving back to the community through volunteering, you can read it here. Donations are another alternative to giving back to the community if you don't have the time to spare. Usually when I donate, I try to find out the cause, if it's something that I support, the purpose of the charity and whether or not my donation would be put into good use and benefit others.
Just to share a little on what I found out about RMHC during their lovely blogger's sharing dinner last Wednesday, the aim of RMHC is to help families in Singapore with children that need intensive medical care such as treatment for cancer, trauma or undergoing organ transplants.
Just last year, they set up Ronald McDonald House (RMH), working alongside with National University Hospital Paediatric Department to bring families closer to their hospitalised children by housing them at the RMH which is something I never knew until the dinner. During the dinner session, a family that benefitted from RMH was there to share her experience at the House and how it really helped her by bringing her closer to her youngest daughter who was hospitalized for 6 weeks and at the same time trying to look after her elder daughter who was in secondary school back then. You can read more about Joyce's story here.
This is what the House looks like, Joyce describes it as better than a chalet. Without a doubt, I couldn't even tell it was part of RMH cause it looks so modern.
The fact that McDonald's is more than just a fast food chain that we grew up with and finding out that they are helping families going through a difficult time makes buying a Happy Meal even more meaningful.
In lieu of celebrating RMHC's 40th Anniversary, McDonald's Singapore has lined-up 3 things in which you take part and show your support for this global movement:
1. Donate and get a pair of Ronald McDonald's socks!
With effect from 15 October all the way to 28 October, you can make your donations to the charity by purchasing the exact same pair of socks that Ronald McDonald's has. You can purcahse them on Groupon and you have the option of purchasing it at $10, $20 or $50 and it's only limited to this period so I don't think they'll be up for grabs after the 28th!
Photo Credit: Groupon.sg
Not only that, McDonald's would like to thank you for your donation by offering a complimentary Strawberry Sundae that can be redeemed at any McDonald's restaurant throughout Singapore.
2. Spread the Word and Share your Stripes on your Social Media platforms!
After you get your pair of cute Ronald McDonald's socks, post a picture on Instagram or tweet about it with these hashtags #forRMHC #RMHCSG to raise awareness. BUT It's perfectly fine if you don't get the socks as well, you can still show your support for the cause, just dress in red and white stripes or even come up with your own creative way that can still incorporate the colors red and white!
3. Take part in McHappy Day 2014 on 16 November!
Normally, every year McDonald's would have a carnival of sorts to commemorate McHappy Day. However, this year is special as they are celebrating RMHC's 40th anniversary and they're going all out. Join in the fun at McHappy Day Walk and Sale where there'll be volunteers selling the Ronald McDonald's socks across the island. Also happening on McHappy Day 2014 would be the #forRMHC Party at Tampines Mall's McDonald's!
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