Indiana McDonald's Locations Support Local High School Athletics

McDonald's restaurants across Indiana will soon open their wallets to support local high school athletics.

While I personally may not be a major sports fan, I wholeheartedly agree that we should support our amazing high school athletic programs. These programs not only allow students to stay in great physical shape, but they also provide opportunities for learning how to work as a team, face adversity, and build relationships with peers. In essence, they are an essential part of the community when it comes to youth development.

One major corporation is stepping up efforts this fall to raise funds for these programs, and it's not the only thing they're doing for communities. McDonald's has a long history of community involvement, such as with Ronald McDonald House Charities, which has been helping families stay close to their ill children in hospitals since 1974. Additionally, McDonald's has donated more than $33 million to college students through their HACER National Scholarship Program.

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On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, McDonald's locations across Indiana, along with parts of Michigan and Illinois, will be donating a portion of their proceeds to local high school sports. According to WTHR, 10% of all mobile app purchases that day will be given to local high school athletic programs, with 177 schools throughout the region set to benefit from the promotion. Officials added that each high school chosen will receive a minimum of $250. You can find a location near you by clicking HERE.