Eva Mendes is announced as the National Ambassador for McHappy Day

Eva Mendes has been announced as the McHappy Day National Ambassador for 2022, after landing in Australia with her husband Ryan Gosling.

“I look forward to meeting some of the incredible families living in a Ronald McDonald House, hearing their inspiring stories and witnessing firsthand the life-changing support services RMHC provides,” Eva said in a statement on Tuesday. official statement. .

“McHappy Day is a wonderful way for Aussies to support RMHC and families of seriously ill and injured children.”

Eva, 48, is currently in Australia while her husband is filming The Fall Guy.

Eva was previously a National Ambassador in 2020, but in a virtual capacity as border controls prevented her from visiting Down Under.

Eva will be featured on McHappy Day on November 19.

McHappy Day is a fundraiser that provides emergency care and accommodation in nearby hospitals for children and their families in treatment.

“I look forward to meeting some of the incredible families living in a Ronald McDonald House, hearing their inspiring stories and witnessing firsthand the life-changing support services RMHC provides,” Eva said in a statement on Tuesday. official statement.

The actress continued: ‘McHappy Day is a great way for Aussies to support RMHC and families of seriously ill and injured children’

Eva shares two children with Gosling.

The star is known for the organization after her cousin’s baby became ill with neuroblastoma cancer and the family had to move from Los Angeles to New York.

“I know from personal experience how important it is when there is a sick family member and they need care and the family needs to stay together,” she said.

The star is known for the organization after her cousin’s baby became ill with neuroblastoma cancer and the family had to move from Los Angeles to New York

“I am so happy to be a part of this great organization,” she added.

Eva gushed about how much she loves Australia and said of Sydney, ‘The beauty, the wildlife and the architecture.’

“When you have beautiful nature and the beautiful people that go with it, I love to go back and spend some time.”

Eva, 48, is currently in Australia while her husband is filming The Fall Guy. The couple is pictured at the 2012 premiere of The Place Beyond The Pines