Goddard Schools in McHenry County are helping to celebrate the national organization’s 25th anniversary with a special fundraising campaign to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Schools in Lake in the Hills and Cary are joining in the celebration and fundraising efforts, with the hopes of helping reach a national goal of $250,000.

To reach each school’s individual goal of $577, Goddard Schools will be fundraising until Feb. 15. The majority of the money raised locally will stay in the community. The nearly 400 Goddard Schools nationwide will be fundraising to support children and families served by their local Ronald McDonald House Charities chapters.