DQ hopes to raise over $10K for children’s hospital on Miracle Treat Day

“Myself and all my staff here are very passionate about it,” he said.

Last year his store alone donated $10,000 to the children’s hospital from Blizzard sales and donations for Miracle Treat Day. He is hoping to top that amount this year.

“We have a lot of fun on a day like today,” Burnett said. “We know the proceeds are going to a great cause – the children’s hospital here in Saskatchewan. It has been a long time needed, and we are glad to be a part of it.”

By 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, the store’s staff already made more than 500 Blizzard treats for pre-orders alone. Last year on Miracle Treat Day the location sold more than 1,400 Blizzards.

“We really appreciate the support from North Battleford and area,” Burnett said. “It’s pretty hard not to make a day like today special.”

North Battleford Dairy Queen staff welcome customers during Miracle Treat Day on Aug. 8. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff).

People can continue to purchase Blizzards until 10 p.m. at the restaurant and 11 p.m. at the drive-thru to contribute to the cause.

“We want people to come down and show their support,” Burnett said. “All the money raised at this store and all the stores in Saskatchewan stays right here in Saskatchewan.”

He said Dairy Queen has been part of the Children’s Miracle Network for over 35 years. To date, over $145 million has been raised across North America from DQs.

Last year in Canada, $3.5 million was raised for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in total. This year the goal is $3.6 million.

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by Angela Brown

DQ hopes to raise over $10K for children’s hospital on Miracle Treat Day

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