Contributed CHECK PRESENTED — Eleanor Reigel, CEO of RMHC of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, accepted a donation of $105,986.99 from McDonald’s owner-operators from across the Tri-State Area.

PITTSBURGH — McDonald’s owner-operators across the Tri-State Area raised funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown on Aug. 8.

During the RMHC Digital Day, local chapters earned 20 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app.

Digital Day efforts raised $105,986.99 for the facilities in Pittsburgh and Morgantown. Each restaurant in the region donated a minimum of $250 to the local RMHC chapter. A check presentation was held on Aug. 26. Eleanor Reigel, CEO of RMHC of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, accepted the donation.

“We are grateful for our McDonald’s owner-operator partners who continued their generosity by holding a day to share a portion of their sales to support families needing support while their children are receiving care at our area hospitals,” Reigel said.

RMHC’s mission is to provide services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need health care. Each RMHC chapter strives to keep families together and near the care their children need, recognizing the emotional and financial strain that serious illness can place on families.