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Sheldon Aldrich, the owner of Vernon91裸聊视频檚 Dairy Queen, said the fundraiser managed to bring in $6,937 with 1,334 Blizzards purchased on Thursday.

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With the mercury hitting the high 30s today, it91裸聊视频檚 the perfect time to beat the heat with a cool treat.

And what better day than Miracle Treat Day, which is underway at Dairy Queen, in support of kids.

91裸聊视频淎ll proceeds from every Blizzard sale will go to children91裸聊视频檚 hospitals, in our case the money will go to B.C. Children91裸聊视频檚 Hospital in Vancouver,91裸聊视频� said Sheldon Aldrich, owner of Vernon91裸聊视频檚 Dairy Queen.

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91裸聊视频淥ur best year ever was in 2015, we sold 1,692 Blizzards.91裸聊视频�

Last year $6,629 in Blizzard donations were made. There were 223 mini Blizzards sold, 624 small, 464 medium and 92 large for a total of 1,403.

In the last 11 years that Aldrich has owned the Vernon store, he says they have sold 13,632 Blizzards on Miracle Treat Day, raising $61,372.

Dairy Queen stores throughout the U.S. and Canada have raised a combined $135 million.

From Cotton Candy to Cappuccino Skor, Dairy Queen can make almost any flavour possible.

But it91裸聊视频檚 a staple flavour that most guests go for.

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Vernon Toyota was among those supporting the cause Thursday. The local car dealer pre-ordered 35 Blizzards for their staff.

Over in Alberta, a Lumby native donated 160 Blizzards to every kid at Alberta Children91裸聊视频檚 Hospital. Trent Beday grew up in Lumby but now owns an Airdrie Dairy Queen and he made the generous donation Thursday.

Those who aren91裸聊视频檛 into ice cream can still help by making a donation and getting a paper balloon to put their name on and display in the store.

Cash roundups are also encouraged.

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jennifer@vernonmorningstar.com
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