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McDonald's UAE concludes its 7th World Children's Day Campaign

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, December 24 - 2008 at 10:36
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Concluding its World Children's Day campaign for 2008, under the theme "Together we reach their hearts", McDonald's UAE held a memorable celebration at the premises of Dubai Autism Center (DAC) where a donation of Dhs120,000 was made for the benefit of its children.

Commenting on the success of the campaign, Rafic Fakih, Managing Director of McDonald's UAE said:
"Success has been the companion of the World Children's Day campaign for the past 7 years due to the valued support from thousands of individuals and families in the Emirates. We would like to extend sincere thanks to all contributors and share with them our celebration today in addition to the smiles they helped us draw on the faces of the children of Dubai Autism Center."


Receiving the donation, Sarah Al Marzooqi, OT-Creative Unit Coordinator, Dubai Autism Center, commented:
"We would like to express our gratitude to all the people who took part in this humanitarian initiative and special thanks to McDonald's UAE for their ongoing commitment to help needy children in the Emirates."


McDonald's launched the World Children's Day campaign in mid October and generated part of the donation funds from the sales of the special WCD wristband.
Officials and children from Dubai Autism Center holding McDonald's donation check. 
Officials and children from Dubai Autism Center holding McDonald's donation check.
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About World Children's Day
World Children's Day is McDonald's annual global fundraiser for children celebrated across 32,000 McDonald's restaurants in more than 121 countries. Funds raised will benefit local children's causes in communities around the world. The World Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 20th, a date which was chosen to coincide with the inauguration of the first UNICEF "Convention on the Rights of the Child" in 1989.

About McDonald's UAE
Operating since 1994, McDonald's UAE today has 57 restaurants geographically located to service customers across the Emirates. The company is committed to the wellbeing of the local society through an active corporate responsibility agenda, and maintains high quality products that are served in a safe and friendly atmosphere.

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