Clay Will Participate in McDonald's World Children's Day Fundraiser Kick-Off

McDonald's World Children's Day


McDonald's(R) World Children's Day Kick-Off Features All Star Line-Up: Alejandro Fernández, Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Clay Aiken, and other Artists

--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)-- Advisory for Tuesday, November 9, 2004

WHAT: Stars of the entertainment and sports worlds are giving their hands in support of World Children's Day at McDonald's, a worldwide fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC(R)) and other children's causes. Activities at the Los Angeles McDonald's restaurant will kick off a month-long initiative to build awareness for the annual fundraiser. This year, McDonald's goal is to raise $20 million dollars. Media will have the opportunity to be up close with Latin superstar Alejandro Fernández, celebrity music artist and actress sisters Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff, multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken, tennis champions Venus Williams and Serena Williams, Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis, and famed American Idol judge Randy Jackson, while they literally “Give A Hand” by creating and donating autographed handprints. The handprints will be auctioned on eBay (http://www.ebay.com) November 10-19, with proceeds benefiting RMHC.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 10 a.m. PST.

WHERE: McDonald's restaurant 4348 W. Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90029

WHY: During the month of November, McDonald's, along with a roster of celebrities, will be hosting various events to raise awareness for World Children's Day at McDonald's. In the U.S., celebrities will participate in McDonald's Give A Hand program, which will directly benefit RMHC and children's causes worldwide. In addition, customers may also Give A Hand by purchasing their own paper cut-out hand to be posted in local McDonald's restaurants to show their support for World Children's Day. Finally, a donation will be made directly to RMHC for every Extra Value Meal, Happy Meal(R) and Mighty Kids Meal(R) purchased from November 18-20. By bidding on celebrity handprints or purchasing select items at participating McDonald’s restaurants, customers worldwide have the opportunity to help children in their local communities. Support from Alejandro Fernández, Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Clay Aiken, Brooke Shields, Yao Ming, Randy Jackson, and Carl Lewis, along with hundreds of Olympic champions, government officials and local talent are all a part of McDonald's ongoing initiative to raise awareness for World Children's Day and improve the health and well-being of children worldwide.