by Madi Wagner / ATXlocal.org

McDonald's restaurants in South and Central Texas are hosting a fundraiser on Good Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support local 100 Club chapters. These chapters provide financial assistance to family members of first responders who have been killed or seriously injured while on duty. 10% of lunch sales during the fundraiser will go towards supporting the following 100 Club chapters: The 100 Club of Central Texas, The 100 Club of Comal County, 100 Club of Corpus Christi, 100 Club of the Heart of Texas, Hill Country 100 Club, 100 Club of Kendall County, 100 Club of Gillespie County, and 100 Club of San Antonio. This event aims to raise funds to aid these important organizations in their mission to help the families of our local heroes. #frieswithfirstresponders #goodfridayfundraiser #mcdonaldscares

Original Information Source: Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services | Austin TX

Source Type: EMS

Source Location: Austin

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