Update - Los Angeles McDonald's(R) Restaurants Launch Local World Children's Day Fundraising Efforts

Update - Los Angeles McDonald's(R) Restaurants Launch Local World Children's Day Fundraising Efforts WHAT: Members of the U.S. Olympic Team will join Southern California McDonald's(R) restaurants to celebrate World Children's Day (WCD) -- the single largest global fundraiser benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC) and other children's charities. Funds raised locally by more than 600 Southland McDonald's locations will benefit RMHC and its local chapters including Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Southern California (RMHCSC). By visiting a participating McDonald's restaurant between Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, Southland residents can join the worldwide effort to help children in need. McDonald's will donate 15 cents from the sale of every Extra Value Meal(R), Happy Meal(R) and Mighty Kids Meal(R) to RMHC and other local charities benefiting children. Customers can also participate in the Give A Hand fundraiser by purchasing a paper "hand" for $1 or $5 between Nov. 9 - 30. WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 5p.m. - 7p.m. WHERE: Participating Southern California McDonald's restaurants Event Location: 4348 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029 On site cellular phone: Chrystina Woody 310-487-8802 WHO: World Children's Day supporters John Phillips Naber, Swimming Rosalyn Evette Bryant-Clark, Track and Field Local McDonald's representatives MORE: The Southern California Chapter of RMHC helps promote the health and well being of children and their families by providing access to social, medical and educational resources. Since its inception in 1987, The Chapter has awarded more than $11.5 million to over 500 non-profit recipients in Southern California that directly benefit children. The charity operates Ronald McDonald Houses in Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Orange and Pasadena and Camp Ronald McDonald For Good Times(R). Contact: Pamela Madrid/Chrystina Woody Porter Novelli 310/444-7000 PRNewswire -- Nov. 18 Source: McDonald's ------- Profile: International Entertainment