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Local McDonald’s raise funds to assist Weirton youth battling cancer

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RALLYING — Local McDonald’s restaurants recently raised more than $3,100 to benefit Scarlett Kirkbride, a 1-year-old from Weirton battling leukemia. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Tyler Kirkbride; Scarlett Kirkbride; Lindsey Greathouse; Shawna Grimm, director of operations; and Jessica Kellenbarger, training coordinator. -- Contributed

WEIRTON -- Local McDonald's restaurants recently rallied support for a 1-year-old girl after she was diagnosed with cancer. The event raised more than $3,100 to support the local youngster.

Scarlett Kirkbride of Weirton has been battling T-Cell A.L.L. Leukemia for the past few months. Recently, the Kirkbride family partnered with eight local McDonald's restaurants owned and operated by local franchisee Tom Locke to raise money for the Scarlett Strong fundraiser.

Participating restaurants donated 20 percent of all sales that evening to the Kirkbride family. The Weirton McDonald's alone raised more than $500.

"We are so grateful to everyone that came to support Scarlett," said Locke. "It's amazing what can happen when a community comes together to help a family in need."

All McDonald's restaurants across the Tri-State Area are now offering Arch Support fundraisers for local non-profit organizations. The Arch Support program donates a portion of sales placed through the MyMcDonald's Rewards app to local philanthropies. To schedule a fundraiser for your community organization, go to www.mcdonaldsarchsupport.com.

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