11/18/2008
Tim McGill And Emmanuel Akah to Work Drive-Thru Window at McDonalds

Tampa – This November, participating McDonald's® restaurants across
the United States will celebrate World Children's Day® at McDonald's,
an annual program since 2002 that raises funds and awareness for
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and other children's causes.
In addition to traditional fundraising efforts taking place at
participating local McDonald's restaurants, for the first time
consumers can get involved online with a new social networking viral
campaign.

To honor World's Children's Day in Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Storm linemen
Tim McGill and Emmanuel Akah will appear at the McDonalds working at
the drive-thru window, and signing autographs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
at the McDonalds located at 4818 S. Manhattan Avenue in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning players Steve Eminger, Matt Pettinger and team
mascot Thunderbug will also participate in the campaign at the
McDonalds located at 1520 W. Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa from 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m.

Ronald McDonald House helps over 3.7 million children and families
around the globe. "World Children's Day is a chance for everyone to
give back and help families in serious situations", said Stu Brown, a
McDonald's Owner/Operator. Last year, McDonald's of Tampa Bay raised
over $84,000 for RMHC.

"Give A Hand®" for RMHC at Participating McDonald's Restaurants

On November 20, customers can support the Charity through the
annual "Give A Hand®" in-restaurant fundraising program. The paper
hands will be sold for $1 each, with all proceeds going to RMHC. In
addition, when customers visit participating McDonald's restaurants
on November 20, $1 from the sale of select menu items will be donated
to RMHC.

McDonald's Helps Customers Share Hands Online

New to this year's campaign is an online extension of the in-
restaurant Give A Hand program. Launched November 3, consumers around
the world can download the "Give A Hand for Ronald McDonald House
Charities" online widget application to their MySpace or other social
networking page. In addition, supporters can send a Give A Hand to
their friends online and pledge their support of RMHC and World
Children's Day. For the first 20,000 Give A Hands shared in November,
McDonald's will donate $1 per hand to RMHC.

"Next year we celebrate 35 years of partnership with McDonald's. We
wouldn't be able to serve children and families in need without the
support of our long-standing corporate partners and vast network of
volunteers," said Marty Coyne, president and CEO, Ronald McDonald
House Charities. "Since World Children's Day at McDonald's began in
2002, the company, its franchisees and customers have raised more
than $124 million worldwide. These funds have enabled us to bring our
programs to communities in need in the United States and other
countries like Russia, China, Europe and South America."

About Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities, a non-profit, 501 (c) (3)
corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly
improve the health and well being of children. Its programs are
grassroots-driven to enable the Charity to offer help where children
need it most – right in their own communities. RMHC® makes an
immediate, positive impact on children's lives through its global
network of local Chapters in 52 countries and its three core
programs: the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room®
and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®. These programs provide a bridge to
accessible health care and allow families more time together, which
help in the healing process. RMHC and its global network of local
Chapters also have awarded more than $460 million in grants and
program services to children's programs around the world. For more
information, visit www.rmhc.org.

The Tampa Bay Storm look forward to next season with many key players
from 2008 returning. All-Arena defensive lineman Tim McGill,
quarterback Brett Dietz, wide receivers Hank Edwards and Tyrone
Timmons among others will be back to take the 2009 AFL season by
storm. For 2009 Storm season ticket information please call
813.301.6600.


Source: www.tampabaystorm.com