Bangor Ronald McDonald House® Hosts World Children’s Day on Nov. 8th

Bangor, ME (Nov. 3, 2008 – The Bangor Ronald McDonald House® located at 654 State Street, will celebrate World Children’s Day on Sat., Nov. 8, from 9AM to 3PM. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission fee.

The Queen City Club will provide the program for this fun-filled day that will include children’s games and activities, a bounce house, silent auction, refreshments and more. The loveable McDonald’s® character, Grimace, will make an appearance from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. This World Children’s Day event benefits the Bangor Ronald McDonald House and its programs.

Throughout the month of November, World Children’s Day is celebrated around the globe to benefit millions of children. Founded in 2002, the annual fundraising program raises money for Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald House Charities® and other vital children’s causes.

Located at 654 State Street, the Bangor Ronald McDonald House is a fourteen-bedroom home away from home for approximately 450 families of ill children receiving medical treatment each year.  Founded in 1983, “the house that love built”® helps people in Maine with comfortable short-term residential accommodations during their medical crisis. In addition, the Bangor Ronald McDonald House Extensions Program provides services beyond housing to families being treated for cancer or blood disorders. The Bangor Ronald McDonald House is the product of the effort, energy and caring of local volunteers, parents and business leaders, and the owners of McDonald’s Restaurants in Maine. For more information call 207-942-9003.

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