Siblings Sophie and Dillan Reid, who are both Stollery kids, were absolutely beaming while making Blizzards at the Lloydminster DQ on Miracle Treat Day as a way of giving back for the support they’ve received in the past. Meridian Source File Photo
The Lloydminster DQ continues to generate a “blizzard” of funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
DQ locations across northern Alberta, including the Lloyd franchise, have raised $10 million from this year’s Miracle Treat Day, held on Aug. 10
DQ Canada reports the Lloydminster DQ has raised $18,348 to date, bringing their historical total to $188,000 from the net proceeds of each Blizzard treat sold.
The funds help provide care to sick and injured children and their families who need it through the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.
Adam Starkman, president and CEO of Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations thanks the franchisees and team members at DQ locations across northern Alberta for raising so much money for the children who need support from the Stollery.
“This is a huge milestone for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation,” said Starkman in a statement.
The Stollery responds to as many as 324,425 patient visits each year and serves the largest geographic area of any children’s hospital in North America.
All money raised through northern Alberta DQ initiatives supports urgent needs at the hospital.
This includes specialized equipment, programs, training and research that helps kids from across Alberta and beyond.
Since DQ’s partnership with Children’s Miracle Network began in 1984, independently owned and operated DQ Canada restaurants have helped raise more than $50 million for local hospitals.
