A12 | Thursday, May 5, 2011 | Business LangleyAdvance Sick children and their families depend on McHappy Day What’s in Store Roxanne Hooper rhooper@langleyadvance.com I must have opened the proverbial flood gates last week, when I mentioned it was a busy time with local companies and business people helping charities. Since then, I’ve been inundated with emails. Thank you to all who have sent stuff in, I appreciate it and I’ll always do my best to get as much information back out to our readers as possible. So leading that pack was an email from Jeanie Davis who told me of a fundraiser for children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa can receive food, shelter, and hospice care through Emmanuel’s Wish (www.emmanuelswish.org). This fundraiser is being held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 7, at the Bagel Classic Cafe in Walnut Grove, with coffee being served up by donation. The event is aptly named Sip For Hope. “I have had a longtime dream of doing something in honour of my friend Wendy who passed away as a result of contracting HIV/AIDS through a blood transfusion,” said Davis, who said the festivities continue later that same day nearby with another more-commercial event happening at the Bridlewoods clubhouse (9045 Walnut Grove Dr.) with proceeds from a skin care product being donated during its launch. The only reason I mention this part, is the event also features Highland and ballet dance demonstrations, as well as violin and piano numbers. McHappy Day is back I also received word this week that one of my favourite, day-long fundraisers is back next week. Having participated in this event in past, but moreover, having seen what a tremendous help this event is for local children and families who have to depend on Ronald McDonald House, I am pleading with you to take note. Please stop by a McDonald’s restaurant on Wednesday, May 11. Even if you don’t normally dine there, consider breaking with tradition this one day. It’s the 18th annual McHappy Days, and for that day $1 from the sale of some food and coffee sold benefits local children’s charities, including the Ronald McDonald Houses. Since its inception in 1977, this event has raised more than $32 million for kids. Realizing how successful it is, many other restaurants have created similar events. But none quite compare to McHappy Day. That might be because, as part of the McHappy Day celebrations, McDonald’s franchise owners and staff are joined by a variety of special guests, sports and media personalities (that’s where I’ve come in, in past), politicians, and professional entertainers as they flip burgers or greet customers and help raise money for children in town. Please check it out. • Stay tuned next time, I’ll tell you about downtown Langley’s Ten Thousand Villages working a World Fair Trade Day. NOW, more than ever, it’s important to plan ahead. During these challenging economic times, making your final arrangements is crucial. By planning now, you eliminate the difficult decisions your family will have to make during the most difficult time of their lives. Plus, you lock in today’s lower prices. CALL NOW AND SAVE “TRUST THE PROS AT TIRELAND™” 27555–31st Ave., Aldergrove, BC Pre-arrangement Counsellor &4,+=/ -$F F4,9=/1 %9+< "<: .4, 6@0; 2144 .+2,/5 8 6@0; !"/- > +< =9?1 79!)4, WE NOW STORE ER CUSTOM1 TIRES '"1:4<413/ ,99> ,9,4> 6@0 '+2, *"1:> 'B9F 0:9.BB #; ;=<;,;@ 8:, $ !-$=!; <:111 #&$ (144 -9?/4!>4"<+<. 291 " =4"15> ($D; $ 8,;F- F<$,< <-+F F4,+=/ $=@ <,$=F8;, 0:9, #$=D+=/ <: %;F