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Dairy Queen treats children’s hospital
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Fitch High School students, Rachael Jones (left), Alyssa Conn (middle) and Marian DeFuria volunteered during the “Children’s Miracle Network July 26.
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Akron Children’s Hospital intern Kaitlyn Rohrs (left), Cornersburg Dairy Queen owner Ray Smith and Dairy Queen Business consultant Mark Briner were excited to see the community support during the “Children’s Miracle Network” event July 26.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Cornersburg Dairy Queen employees, Jen Rogers (left), Abbie Harmon, Jenna Sullivan and Sam Lee, were excited to showed their support during the “Children’s Miracle Network” event July 26.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Emma Kent (left) held her sister, Sophia, and posed with younger sisters, Sarah, and Jenna during the Children’s Miracle Network event at the Cornersburg Dairy Queen July 26.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Ava Lombardo tried to collect as many rubber ducks as she could during the “Children’s Miracle Network” event at the Cornersburg Dairy Queen July 26.
By EARTHA TERRELL
The Cornersburg Dairy Queen celebrated Miracle Treat Day by raising funds for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, donating $1 for every Blizzard sold July 26. All the proceeds were donated to the local Akron Children’s Hospital.
“It’s an annual event to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. The Dairy Queen funds go straight to the local hospital. It’s terrific because at one point in our life, we’ll either know someone or have kids that need help. We want to give back,” said Dairy Queen Consultant Mark Briner.
Children played games of chance, picked out their own rubber ducks and jumped around in a bounce house while enjoying their favorite frozen treat. Some volunteers were just excited to see the childrens’ faces light up while they enjoyed the warm weather outside.
“I love being with the kids because they’re so cute and seeing them win prizes warms your heart. It makes me feel very lucky to be able to help for such a cause,” said Fitch High School volunteer Marian DeFuria.
Although the event was full of excitement and fun for kids, few forgot just how vital it is to support a children’s hospital.
“I understand the value of having a children’s hospital. It’s really nice to give back to the community,“ said Cornersburg franchisee Ray Smith.