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McDonald's Organizes Charity Race for Families of Hospitalized Children
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McDonald's Organizes Charity Race for Families of Hospitalized Children

From Adevฤƒrul · (3d ago) Romanian Positive tone

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • McDonald's is organizing a 1km charity walkathon on May 9th as part of the Bucharest Half Marathon to support Ronald McDonald Houses.
  • Participation costs 50 lei, with all proceeds going to the three Ronald McDonald Houses in Romania, which provide accommodation and meals for families of hospitalized children.
  • The event aims to highlight the importance of families staying together during difficult times, with over 622 families benefiting from the foundation's support in 2025 alone.

On May 9th, McDonald's Romania is once again demonstrating its commitment to community support by organizing the McDonald's Walkathon, a 1-kilometer charity race held in conjunction with the Bucharest Half Marathon. This initiative, a cornerstone of our ongoing dedication to the well-being of children and their families, directly benefits the vital services provided by the Ronald McDonald Houses.

When it matters most, families need to be together.

โ€” McDonald'sStating the core message behind the McDonald's Walkathon initiative.

The Walkathon is more than just a race; it's a powerful statement about solidarity and the crucial need for families to remain united, especially when a child faces a long-term hospitalization. For a modest participation fee of 50 lei, individuals can contribute to a cause that offers a safe haven, warm meals, and essential emotional support to parents navigating the most challenging periods of their lives. The funds raised are critical for the operation of the three Ronald McDonald Houses located in Bucharest, Timiศ™oara, and Iaศ™i, which have already served 622 families in 2025.

Only in 2025, 622 families benefited from the support offered by the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation.

โ€” McDonald'sHighlighting the impact of the foundation's work.

This event is part of a long-standing tradition of giving back. For over 28 years, McDonald's Romania, through the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation, has been instrumental in improving the lives of sick children and their families. The annual McHappy Day campaign, running from May 11-17 this year, further amplifies this commitment, having generated over 3.3 million lei in 2025 alone to support families staying in the Houses.

For over 28 years, the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation has been developing and supporting programs dedicated to improving the quality of life of sick children and their families, with the constant support of McDonald's in Romania.

โ€” McDonald'sEmphasizing the long-term partnership and commitment.

We invite everyone to join us at the Bucharest Half Marathon for the McDonald's Walkathon. Whether you walk, run, or donate via SMS to 8845 with the text 'FAMILIE', your contribution makes a tangible difference. It's an opportunity to experience the joy of community and to ensure that no family has to face the ordeal of childhood illness alone. This is not just a corporate social responsibility event; it's a reflection of our core values and our deep connection to the Romanian people.

In 2025, the campaign generated over 3.3 million lei.

โ€” McDonald'sReporting the financial success of the McHappy Day campaign.
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Originally published by Adevฤƒrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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