Like every organization affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, A&W had to change things up a bit when it came to its annual Burgers to Beat MS Day.
So this time around, its annual fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada – taking place all day Thursday, Aug. 20 – will be an all take-out version, with the goal of giving patrons a chance to enjoy their burgers in the safest way possible.
While the donation format will remain the same, with $2 from every Teen Burger sold going to the MS Society, other steps will be in place to help with donations.
Leading up to the event, you can support the campaign by rounding up your bill with any purchase, by making an online donation at BurgersToBeatMS.ca, or by adding a donation when ordering through A&W’s mobile app. Then, on this Thursday, patrons can purchase a Teen Burger one of three contactless ways:
- A&W mobile ordering: Order a Teen Burger ahead of time and prepay using A&W’s mobile app. Simply choose a location that is convenient and select drive-thru.
- Drive-thru: A&W restaurants with drive-thrus are open, with the option to order as normal, or order ahead using A&W’s mobile app for contactless payment.
- Delivery: Teen Burgers will be delivered through A&W’s third-party delivery partners, including SkipTheDishes in Moose Jaw.
A&W Canada hopes to raise more than $1 million for the MS Society through this year’s campaign, bringing the campaign total to more than $16 million raised in support of the MS Society of Canada. Donations will help the MS Society of Canada support Canadians living with MS and to fund research, programs and services, and advocacy efforts that are fundamental to improving the quality of life for Canadians living with and affected by this disease.
The current COVID-19 crisis has impacted all Canadians, and for those affected by MS it adds additional concern and stress on top of an already challenging disease.
“We are hopeful that we can work together to help improve the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians affected by MS at a time when they require support more than ever,” said Pamela Valentine, president and CEO of the MS Society of Canada. “We have fostered a strong partnership with A&W over the years to support communities helping communities, allowing us to improve the lives of Canadians affected by MS. We are incredibly proud of the resilience of this partnership and our ability to run with this year’s campaign.”
Visit mssociety.ca for more information on the campaign and how to support the MS Society of Canada.
