Girl Scout Golden Award Project at McDonald’s

Chicago | Elizabeth Claybaker, junior at Resurrection High school in Norwood Park, and her Girl Scout troop get an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Over fifteen girls from Troop 21822 volunteered behind the counter on Wednesday, April 10th at the Chicago McDonald’s located on Milwaukee Ave., where they served families in a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Girl Scouts Burns, Colletti and Gillespie wore the apple pie costume and sold pies throughout the restaurant. The proceeds from the sales of 163 pies went directly to benefit families at Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Girl Scout Kara Donovan worked very hard at the drive-thru while Emma Gillespie and Emma Gallian worked hard making ice cream treats for the families. All the girls had jobs behind the counter, even Stephen Claybaker, the brother of Elizabeth, worked hard all night on the fries.

Girl Scout Elizabeth Claybaker who organized the event said, “I want to help kids and parents that stay at Ronald McDonald House”.

Claybaker said that she will purchase games and crafts for Ronald McDonald House Charities with the funds raised. Claybaker was diagnosed with type one diabetes at age 10 and understands the needs of families at Ronald McDonald Houses.

Gianna Funkhouser volunteers on the first Thursday of every month at the local Ronald McDonald House and knows how much it will mean to the families to have games and crafts donated by Troop 21822.

Gianna Funkhouser, Owner-Operator of the Chicago McDonald’s, was delighted to participate in the worthy cause for the kids that stay at the Ronald McDonald House.

“We are proud to serve the families of the Community,” said Funkhouser. “In addition to helping provide financial support for Ronald McDonald House, we help these girls feel connected to their community and commitment to fundraise and help other kids.”

Funkhouser donated a case of apple pies to the troop for sale at the event. Claybaker handed out brochures she made on how families can help the Ronald McDonald House. Claybaker also handed out coloring sheets to kids and had some fun music at the event.

The Troop 21822 Fundraiser was courtesy McDonald’s Owner-Operator, Gianna Funkhouser. Like us on facebook

For more information about events provided by the Chicago McDonald's, please contact Community Relations Director, Julie Travers at julie.travers@comcast.net.