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California McDonald's celebrates surfer Lakey Peterson

July 10, 2012

Central Coast McDonald's restaurants are hosting the "Catch the Waves with Lakey Peterson" Sweepstakes.

The giveaway is in honor of local surfer Lakey Peterson, who is ranked among the top 10 female surfers in the world. At the 2011 U.S. Open of Surfing, Peterson won six consecutive heats earning her way to the final, where she was runner-up.

Guests who visit participating restaurants from now through July 22 can enter their name for a chance to win a new, customized Channel Islands surfboard, a two-night stay in Huntington Beach, Calif., to watch the Nike U.S. Open of Surfing and a VIP meet and greet with Peterson.

Peterson also represents three generations of McDonald's in the Central Coast. Her grandfather, Herb Peterson, invented the Egg McMuffin and owned restaurants in the area. Her father, David Peterson, has taken over the family business. Central Coast McDonald's has been a sponsor of Peterson's surfing career for the past three years.

"We are so proud to sponsor Lakey, because she is a representation of our Central Coast values of active, outdoor lifestyles," said Ted Maddux, president of the Central Coast McDonald's Co-Op. "Lakey has grown up eating at our restaurants and she is a great example of McDonald's ability to provide quality menu options for all lifestyles, even that of a pro-surfer."

The "Catch the Waves with Lakey Peterson" Sweepstakes is open to all California residents who are 15 years of age or older during the time of entry (winners under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to claim prizes). In order to enter the sweepstakes, customers can come into any participating Central Coast McDonald's restaurant in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo and fill out an entry form.

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