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Oak Lawn Today
By the People, for the People
McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns, Benefiting Local Ronald McDonald House
25 cents from each shake sold will be donated to support families with ill or injured children.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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McDonald's restaurants in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana areas will once again offer the popular Shamrock Shake, with 25 cents from each shake sold between February 17 and March 17 being donated to the local Ronald McDonald House chapters. Over the past four years, these donations have raised a combined $216,000 to provide lodging, meals, and transportation for families during their children's medical journeys.
Why it matters
The Shamrock Shake fundraiser is an important annual event that allows McDonald's and its customers to support the vital work of the Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home-away-from-home and other resources for families with children receiving medical treatment. This partnership helps ensure these families don't have to face their child's medical challenges alone.
The details
Beginning on February 17, McDonald's owner/operators in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana regions will donate 25 cents from each Shamrock Shake sold through March 17 to their local Ronald McDonald House chapters. In 2025, these Shamrock Shake purchases helped provide 2,700 nights of lodging, meals, and transportation for families.
- The Shamrock Shake fundraiser will run from February 17 to March 17, 2026.
- Over the past four years, the annual Shamrock Shake fundraiser has raised a combined $216,000 for local Ronald McDonald House chapters.
The players
McDonald's
A global fast-food restaurant chain that is donating a portion of Shamrock Shake sales to support local Ronald McDonald House chapters.
Ronald McDonald House
A non-profit organization that provides a home-away-from-home and other resources for families with children receiving medical treatment, supported by the Shamrock Shake fundraiser.
Nick Karavites
A local McDonald's owner/operator who is overseeing the Shamrock Shake fundraiser in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana regions.
What they’re saying
“Shamrock Shake season is an exciting time in our restaurants. Not only do our customers love the treat, but it's a simple way for us all to show our continued commitment and support to our local Ronald McDonald House and the families it serves.”
— Nick Karavites, McDonald's Owner/Operator (News Release)
What’s next
Customers can visit their local McDonald's restaurant between February 17 and March 17 to enjoy a Shamrock Shake and support the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Oak Lawn.
The takeaway
The annual Shamrock Shake fundraiser is a win-win for McDonald's customers and the local community, allowing people to enjoy a seasonal treat while also supporting the vital work of the Ronald McDonald House in providing a home-away-from-home and other resources for families with children receiving medical care.
