The owners of Richmond’s McDonalds, with the support of locals, have successfully raised $70k from their Supper Club celebration last week.
Jenny and Glen Johnson, who own and operate Queen St’s McDonalds store, ran the event in 2019 as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charity, which each year provide more than 40,000 nights of accommodation to families with sick children.
The evening of culinary delight sees 12 groups of eight go to a different Nelson restaurant to dine for dinner.
Jenny says everything for the night, which begins with drinks and nibbles at the Nelson Club, is donated to the cause.
“The same people have supported this, I mean it’s kids, it’s such a great cause, we are just trying to give back to RMHC who support so many from the Nelson Tasman region,” Jenny says.
Both a silent and live auction are run at the Nelson Club before dinner, with items including a trip to Bali and a trip to Queenstown up for grabs.
The last auction item is for the restaurant of choice for one group, with the other 11 being drawn out of a hat.
“We raised $70,000 which was brilliant. Everyone had a great night and really enjoyed the evening. All the restaurants went above and beyond, treating the participants to special dining experiences.
“The bidding was brisk for all auction items with everyone aware of the great charity we were supporting.
“Kate and George Guthrie from Blenheim gave us a heart-wrenching account of their RMHC experience after their newborn daughter Freda was air lifted to Wellington within hours of her birth. They said the facilities and staff at the RMHC house were incredible and they went above and beyond in welcoming and looking after them.”
