Singapore, May 11, 2007 Mother’s Day this year will be especially poignant for five mothers here as they assume their roles in McDonald’s first Moms Panel in Singapore. Recognising the significant role Moms play in the well-being of families, and to learn from their valued views and perspectives, McDonald’s has taken the initiative to listen to what parents want for their children and respond directly to families’ changing needs.

Coming from diverse backgrounds, McDonald’s Moms Panel in Singapore comprise Adeline Foo (Children’s book author), Irene Jansen (Lifestyle chef), Michelle Lee (Personal fitness trainer), Ong Sze Fong (Art instructor) and Sarimah Salamon (Public relations professional). Apart from being mothers, one key trait shared by all is their interest in balanced, active lifestyles.

The five moms on the panel will be sharing their insights and contributing their input towards McDonald’s ongoing commitment towards Children’s Well-being initiatives. Specifically, their input is sought for the following key areas:

• Happy Meal Menu Development / Happy Meal Choices
• In-restaurant activities for families
• Educational and promotional outreach for children’s well-being including Moms Outreach via www.mcdonalds.com.sg

“McDonald’s recognizes and appreciates the important role moms play in the well-being of their families. We intend to listen and learn from our Moms Panel with the goal of providing the best possible experience for families in our restaurants. We would like to become the best ally we can for moms and to further our commitment towards children’s well-being – body, mind and spirit," said Ms Shirley Foenander, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, McDonald’s Restaurants.

Global Moms Panel
This is a group of distinguished mothers from around the world who provide their insights on children, family life, current trends and challenges. Their perspectives will help to enhance the McDonald’s experience on such key topics as balanced, active lifestyle initiatives and children’s well-being so that it is even more relevant to mom and her family. The nine panelists who have been onboard since May 2006 are:

1. Keddie Bailey – a full-time mother of two (England)

2. Stefania Belmondo – an Olympic cross-country skier and mother of two who lit the Olympic Flame at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino and currently works with the Italian Forestry Ministry (Italy)

3. Bonnie Blair – an Olympic speedskater and mother of two, current member of the Board of Directors for U.S. Speedskating and motivational speaker (U.S.)

4. Michele Borba, Ed.D. – a childhood development expert, mother of three and author of “12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know" (U.S.)

5. Maru Botana – a chef, television cooking-show personality and mother of four (Argentina)

6. Laura Lopez Cano – a Latina artist, mother of two and recent Fellow of the National Hispana Leadership Institute (U.S.)

7. Kim Carter – a librarian, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) president and mother of two (U.S.)

8. Christa Kinshofer – an Olympic skier, mother of two and co-author of “Fit for Success" (Germany)

9. Gao Min – an Olympic diving champion, mother of two and author (China)

Singapore Moms Panel

1. Adeline Foo Children’s book author and mother of three children aged 6, 3 and 2 years old

2. Irene Jansen Lifestyle chef and mother of two children aged 10 and 7 years old

3. Michelle Lee Personal fitness trainer and mother of three children aged 14, 9 and 5 years old

4. Ong Sze Fong Art instructor and mother of three children aged 8, 6 and 2 years old

5. Sarimah Salamon Public relations professional and mother of two children aged 5 and 2 years old