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McDonald's donates to Melaina's Magical Playland

McDonald's of Jackson hosted a DisAbility Awareness Night on Oct. 3. Melaina's Magical Playland received a percentage of profits from sales totaling more than $1,600. This night was part of the Jackson School District's DisAbility Awareness Week. Melaina Cunningham and Friends Park Fund has been raising money to build the area's first public all-inclusive/accessible playground to be in Cape County Park North. The project cost of the playground is about $750,000. Pictured from left are Dr. Beth Emmendorfer, associate superintendent of student services in Jackson, Andrea Cunningham with Melaina's Magical Playland, and Cheryl Farrow and Lisa Hudson representing McDonald's. Funding and sponsorship opportunities are still available, and donations can be sent to P.O. Box 211, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 or via magicalplayland.org.

US Bank donates to Cape Girardeau school foundation

US Bank donated $1,200 to Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation. US Bancorp Foundation donates to organizations that offer support to programs that improve the educational and economic opportunities of low- and moderate-income families. Pictured are Amy McDonald, executive director of the foundation, and Steve Green, market president for US Bank.