Sidney's DQ makes contribution

Sidney Dairy Queen participated in the National Miracle Treat day Thursday, one of many fundraisers Dairy Queen participates in to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

For more then ten years Dairy Queens across America celebrate Miracle Treat Day annually.

"The Miracle Network started in 1984 as a telethon put on by Marie Osmond and John Schneider, who played Boo Duke on Dukes of Hazard. They raised five million dollars and donated to twenty-two hospitals that first year," Miranda Barnard, Director, Public Relations said.

Barnard said, the network has 170 children's hospitals across the United States and Canada, that allow the hospitals to use the money where it's needed the most. She said, the donations go to support patients that may not be able to pay for medical treatment.

Hospitals can also use the money for research, training, purchase equipment, and therapy not covered under insurance, all to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.

"Hospitals in the Miracle Network can tailor where the money goes," Barnard said.

Barnard said "This is an unusual structure for a non- profit network, because all the proceeds we receive from the Miracle Treat Day and other fundraisers, stay local."

Proceeds from Thursday's celebration, will go to the nearest Miracle Network Hospital, which is Children's Hospital in Colorado.

Last year Dairy Queen raised more then five million dollars, and overall the sweet treat restaurant has raised more then $115 million dollars for the health care of children across America.

Local Dairy Queen Owner, Brooke Collignon said, her crew has been busy making pre-ordered blizzards to be delivered to local businesses.

"So far we have 600 blizzards on pre-order," Collignon said.

Thursday's Miracle treat Celebration was at Dairy Queen on Glover Road and included a mile walk/run, tug-of-war event, and live music provided by Project 3D.