McDonald’s crew members and customers have helped raise £15,000 in support of a good cause.
The total was collected in support of Ronald McDonald House Southampton, which provides free accommodation to families with children in hospital.
Hampshire McDonald’s franchisee Mark Schweizer led the fundraising efforts, which included sponsored marathons, obstacle runs, in-store raffles, face painting and fancy dress days.
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Mr Schweizer, who owns and operates 18 McDonald’s restaurants in Hampshire, Surrey and Greater London, said: "I am immensely proud of my team for raising this significant amount for such an important cause.
"I am also thankful to our fantastic customers who have helped make this donation possible.
"Ronald McDonald House is a special cause, close to all of our hearts here at McDonald’s.
"It was an honour and privilege to visit the Southampton House to meet the fantastic team who work there and some of the families who are staying there."
The £15,000 raised will sponsor a room at Ronald McDonald House Southampton for the whole of 2026, allowing a family of four to stay close to their child’s hospital ward.
Mr Schweizer said he and his team hope to raise £20,000 this year, enough to sponsor two rooms in 2027.
McDonald’s has supported Ronald McDonald House UK since 1989.
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