McDonald’s in Falkirk and Grangemouth raise charity cash

Crew and customers from the three McDonald’s restaurants in Falkirk and Grangemouth have raised over £800 for Kidney Kids Scotland and the World Kidney Day campaign.

By Ashleigh Crawford

Published 1st May 2019, 08:19 BST

Updated 1st May 2019, 08:40 BST

The restaurants raised the impressive amount by selling pens and organising a raffle where the top prize was a holiday to Majorca.

The three restaurants involved are owned and operated by local franchisee Elliot Jardine who has supported the charity for five years.

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Across his group of eight McDonald’s restaurants in Stirling, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Alloa, Newbridge and Corstorphine, his team has raised an amazing total of £2359 for Kidney Kids Scotland this year.

Kevin Reid, business manager at McDonald’s in Falkirk Retail Park, said: “We’re thrilled with the amount of money raised across the Falkirk and Grangemouth restaurants. It’s really shows the good that can be done when everyone comes together.”