(Photos by Walter L. Johnson II)
By Walter L. Johnson II
Miracle Treat Day is Thursday at participating Dairy Queen restaurants throughout Southwest Georgia, with the proceeds from the sales of DQ Blizzards benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network at Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany.
For just $1 or more on July 27, DQ customers can purchase a Blizzard to benefit CMN hospitals like Phoebe, and others across the U.S.
Children’s Miracle Network Special Events Coordinator Becca Miller says that CMN’s partnership with Phoebe and Dairy Queen helps many children with life-threatening illnesses to not only make a full recovery but also lead a normal life.
“Dairy Queen is our second largest donor to Children’s Miracle Network,” Miller said. “(In 2016) they donated (more than) $20,000 to Children’s Miracle Network, so every penny of that stays local, which purchases special equipment for pediatric departments, purchases things for education programs, that ensure that our staff is provided the best care for our kids.”
DQ Blizzards will be sold at the following locations:
Adel
109 S. Adams St.
Albany
1804 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. & 2401 Dawson Rd
Douglas
918 S. Peterson Ave.
Moultrie
2616 1st Ave. SE
Nashville
415 S. Davis St.
Sylvester
509 E. Franklin St.
Camilla
140 US Hwy 19 S
Tifton
210 W. 7th St. & 1407 Tift Ave.
Homerville
342 S. Church St.
Ashburn
2005 North St.
Cordele
1401 E. 16th Ave & 2302 Ga Hwy 300 Extended
Americus
1321 E. Lamar St.
On The Web:
Children’s Miracle Network: https://phoebehealth.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/
Follow the Southwest Georgia Network on Twitter @swganetwork.