Children's Treatment Centre hosts Big Mac Day fundraiser in Cornwall

On February 1, local McDonald's restaurants in Cornwall and Lancaster will donate part of Big Mac and value meal sales to the Children's Treatment Centre, a community-funded agency; the event marks a family tradition and aims to sell 3,000 Big Macs.

February 1 is celebrated locally as Big Mac Day, a tradition that began as a family memorial for Cecil and Loraine Robertson, who opened Cornwall's first McDonald's. That family custom has become a community fundraiser supporting the Children's Treatment Centre (CTC). Participating McDonald's in Cornwall and Lancaster will offer Big Macs and extra value meals at reduced prices with part of the proceeds given to the Centre. The CTC provides free services for children affected by abuse and does not receive government funding; this year also marks the Centre's 30th anniversary. Event details: - Date and origin: Big Mac Day is observed on February 1 to honour Cecil and Loraine Robertson and their family tradition. - Participating locations: McDonald's restaurants in Cornwall and Lancaster will offer reduced-price Big Macs and extra value meals with a portion of sales donated to the CTC. - Fundraising figures: Last year's Big Mac sales raised $1,238, and this year's local goal is to sell 3,000 Big Macs. - Centre context: The Children's Treatment Centre is community-funded, provides free services to children affected by abuse, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. - Entertainment: Live music is planned, including a performance by Nicholas Séguin of The Chesterfields. Summary: The event has turned a private remembrance into a local fundraising tradition that supports essential, community-funded services at the Children's Treatment Centre. The immediate next step is the Big Mac Day activities on February 1, with organizers aiming to reach a 3,000-Big-Mac goal to raise funds for the Centre.