16th July 2026 • The HERALD • Page 73 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Local McDonald’s Crew Members Raise £15,000 For Ronald McDonald House Southampton Local McDonald’s crew members and customers from across the Hampshire area have helped raise an incredible £15,000 for Ronald McDonald House Southampton. e amount raised has led to the sponsorship of one room, large enough for a family of four, to stay for the whole of 2026. When a child is in hospital, family stays, and Ronald McDonald House UK stays with them. Ronald McDonald House UK provides a place where families can live together for weeks, months or even years. e charity provides free accommodation just minutes from children’s hospital wards at 14 NHS hospitals across the country. Its Houses are more than somewhere to sleep; they are places where families can rest, eat proper meals, maintain everyday routines, and nd comfort and understanding from others facing similar challenges. Hampshire McDonald’s Franchisee, Mark Schweizer, led his team through a series of fundraising activities including sponsored marathons and obstacle runs, as well as in-restaurant face painting, ra es, sponsored fancy dress and more. Mark Schweizer, who recently celebrated 45 years of service at McDonald’s, visited Ronald McDonald House Southampton along with members of his team to present the house with a giant cheque. Mark proudly cut the ribbon leading into the room that will be sponsored in 2026, with a plaque in the house honouring his amazing fundraising e orts and dedication. But the fundraising doesn’t stop there, this year Mark and his team have set a target to push even further and reach £20,000, which would result in sponsoring two rooms for 2027. Local McDonald’s Franchisee Mark 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. It was a truly humbling experience, and a powerful reminder of why our fundraising matters. I look forward to continuing fundraising for Ronald McDonald House, as we hope to be able to sponsor even more rooms in the future.” Customers can donate to Ronald McDonald House UK by rounding up at the kiosk, through collection boxes at the counter or Drive ru or via the McDonald’s App. As well as via ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.uk McDonald’s is a founding and forever partner of the charity, which has provided vital support to tens of thousands of families across the UK at their 14 houses since 1989. Local McDonald’s crew members have raised £15,000 for Ronald McDonald House
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