AFTER a very wet and soggy McHappy Day last year Warwick McDonald's events manager Rebecca Smith could not have been happier with the blue sky and warm weather for Saturday's event.

The annual fundraising day sees $2 from every Big Mac sold donated to the Ronald Macdonald House Charities.

To help boost this year's fundraising efforts Ms Smith organised a garage sale in the McDonald's car park.

"I thought it would be a great way to raise some extra money," she said.

"One man's trash is another man's treasure.

"Most of the items were donated by the wonderful community."

Ms Smith said just like last year, several community and school groups came along to provide entertainment.

"Yangan State School, Central State School and Gina Noble the Zumba lady all popped in," she said.

"There was also a jumping castle for the kids and face painting as well."

Adding to atmosphere were the young staff members who all got involved, donning everything from superhero outfits to Power Ranger costumes.

Last year the store managed to raise $5400 for the cause, a total easily eclipsed this year.

Ms Smith said they raised a total of $8300, from cash donations and from Big Mac sales on Saturday.

Turn to page 12 for more photos from the day.

McHappy Day facts

• McHappy has been running for 23 years and has raised $20 million for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
• The money has helped build new family rooms, host family retreats and extra resources for the Ronald McDonald Learning Program.
• The 14 houses provide more than 85,000 families with a home away from home while their child undergoes treatment for a serious illness
• This year's fundraising goal of $3.4 million would equate to providing 25,000 families with a night's accommodation at a Ronald McDonald House.