Franchisees, staff and thousands of volunteers at more than 470 M&M Meat Shops outlets across Canada raised $1.9 million for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canaa (CCFC) last Saturday.

The rain, wind and inclement weather across much of the country didn't dampen the spirits of supporters who lined up to celebrate the 21st annual M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day and raise funds to support vital research to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulerative colitis, also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).