Toronto, Ontario -- A collision repair facility in Ste-Agathe, a resort town in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, is being hailed for its charitable endeavours by a charity focused on providing support to the families of hospitalized children.
Fix Auto Ste-Agathe took part in McHappy Day on May 8 — McDonald's annual fundraising initiative for Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada.
On July 30, Fix Network Canada shared a video showing the team receiving a gift bag from the RMHCC. It contained pairs of socks featuring McDonald's restaurant characters — like Grimace, Mayor McCheese and the clown himself, Ronald.
The video also showed staff conducting various tasks around the cutting-edge facility, including auto painting and dent repairs. Toward the end of the video, the feet of several team members appeared on screen, dancing in the new socks.
A video documenting the moment was shared through Fix Auto's social media channels, capturing what the company described as "a powerful moment of community, emotion and gratitude."
McHappy Day began in 1977 in Australia and launched in Canada in 1986. The initiative has since become one of the country's largest single-day fundraising events, with participating restaurants donating proceeds from Big Mac sales to support families with seriously ill children. Since its Canadian inception, McHappy Day has raised more than $87 million for RMHC Canada programs.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada operates 16 Houses and five Family Rooms across the country, providing accommodation and support services near major pediatric hospitals. The charity serves more than 25,000 families annually, offering a "home away from home" for parents and siblings when children require specialized medical treatment far from their communities.
