Starting March 24, 2026, McDonald’s restaurants in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, will donate 10 cents from every hot drink sold to help pay for local medical equipment and hospital services. The money goes to The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan to support projects like expanding cancer care and starting a new program for doctors in training.
Residents can participate by buying a coffee or tea at any of the three local locations, including the shops on Broadway Street West, Broadway Street East, and Hamilton Road. According to Ross Fisher, the Executive Director of the foundation, these donations help buy equipment and support programs at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.
This year, the foundation is working toward a $425,000 goal to grow chemotherapy services for more than 400 local cancer patients. Other projects include building a 90-space childcare centre at the hospital and preparing for a new medical residency program that starts in July 2026.
Vishal Sukhadiya, the owner of the local franchises, has partnered with the foundation before for similar events. A fundraiser in December 2023 raised $4,000, which was used to buy surgical supplies for bone and joint operations in the community.
The Health Foundation also uses community donations to fund tools like echocardiogram machines and chemistry analyzers. By participating in this promotion, residents provide a simple way to help the Sask Health Authority improve local medical care.
