McDonald’s to host 'Great Day' to benefit Heroes Foundation

McDonald’s restaurants across Trinidad will celebrate “Great Day” on Saturday in support of the Heroes Foundation.

The foundation is a locally registered non-profit organisation established to serve youths in TT.

A release said all proceeds from sales of McDonald’s Big Mac burger, will go directly to the foundation.

According to the release, Great Day is McDonald’s flagship local event and annual fundraiser, with the theme, “I Love To Help.” The fundraiser has benefited charitable causes in TT since November 2011, with the Heroes Foundation benefitting for the past three years.

The fundraiser achieved record sales last year, with over 1,200 Big Macs purchased for the foundation.

McDonald’s TT market supervisor Kalifa Duncan said, “We were extremely heartened by the show of support last year, and this year we look forward to making an even greater contribution to the essential work of the Heroes Foundation.

“One of McDonald’s core pillars is creating more opportunities for the youth. The programmes and initiatives led by Heroes are integral to charting a better way forward for our young people and a more sustainable future for our country.”

CEO of the Heroes Foundation Lawrence Arjoon said the funds raised from Great Day would benefit over 400 local and migrant youth participants in the Heroes development programmes, as well as the Big Brother Big Sister mentorship programme in TT.

“The support we receive from McDonald’s Great Day will assist us with providing opportunities for young people to enhance their skills and inspire belief in their ability to overcome challenges, manage change, and continue to have positive impacts for the betterment of our society.”

Youth participant, 14-year-old Kalifa said, “Heroes helps me to have Great Days by giving opportunities to meet amazing people who do so much for our country. I appreciate the advice that I get to help develop my career path.”

To support McDonald’s Great Day and help raise funds for the Heroes Foundation, customers can visit any McDonald’s restaurant on Saturday and purchase a Big Mac.

Restaurants are located at Cipriani Boulevard, Grand Bazaar, La Romain, and Gulf View.

The release said vouchers are also available for purchase now at McDonald’s restaurants and at the Heroes Foundation headquarters, located at #1 Corner White, Warren, and Hunter St, Port of Spain.