Blizzards to Benefit Kentucky Children's Hospital
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2009) – Beat the summer heat and support Kentucky Children's Hospital with a
Dairy Queen® Blizzard on Aug. 13. Dairy Queen will host the fourth
annual North American “Miracle Treat Day,” with $1 or more from every Blizzard
sold being donated to Kentucky Children's Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network
(CMN) hospital. CMN is a nonprofit organization that raises money for children’s
hospitals.
Last year Dairy Queen raised more than $53,000 for Kentucky Children's Hospital; $4.5 million was raised on Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen locations across North America. A national corporate sponsor since 1984, Dairy Queen has raised more than $77 million for Children’s Miracle Network, making it one of the top five contributors to the charity.
“There are so many inspiring people from all walks of life, but none more than young, hospitalized children who face incredible odds every day,” said Michael Keller, chief brand officer for International Dairy Queen, Inc. “It’s the courage of these children that makes Miracle Treat Day so meaningful and important to all of us in the Dairy Queen family, and we thank everyone who comes out in support of this cause and helps make Miracle Treat Day such a success.”
Last year Dairy Queen raised more than $53,000 for Kentucky Children's Hospital; $4.5 million was raised on Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen locations across North America. A national corporate sponsor since 1984, Dairy Queen has raised more than $77 million for Children’s Miracle Network, making it one of the top five contributors to the charity.
“There are so many inspiring people from all walks of life, but none more than young, hospitalized children who face incredible odds every day,” said Michael Keller, chief brand officer for International Dairy Queen, Inc. “It’s the courage of these children that makes Miracle Treat Day so meaningful and important to all of us in the Dairy Queen family, and we thank everyone who comes out in support of this cause and helps make Miracle Treat Day such a success.”
“Kentucky Children’s Hospital is
proud to partner with Dairy Queen. Their support is critical to our mission to improve the
lives of all Kentucky kids,” said Aimee Baston, manager of annual giving and
Children’s Miracle Network at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
Find the participating Dairy Queen location nearest you or contact Angela Clemens, Kentucky Children's Hospital, at (859) 323-8443 or by e-mail.
Find the participating Dairy Queen location nearest you or contact Angela Clemens, Kentucky Children's Hospital, at (859) 323-8443 or by e-mail.