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Miracle Treat Day – Thursday, July 27, 2017
Buy a Blizzard® Treat, Make a Miracle
On Miracle Treat Day, $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold at participating DQ® locations will be donated to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. Every minute, 62 children enter a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital for treatment. Help participating DQ restaurants help local kids by purchasing a Blizzard Treat on Thursday, July 27*.
DQ and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: Putting Money Where the Miracles Are
Since 1984, DQ and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have partnered to provide life-saving treatments to kids from across the U.S. and Canada. To date, more than $125 million has been raised through donations from DQ Fans and franchisees, all of which stays local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care.
About Miracle Treat Day
For more than 10 years, the DQ system has celebrated Miracle Treat Day. In 2016, thanks to the generosity of local DQ stores and our Fans, over $4 million was donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the United States and Canada. These donations help provide support for over 32 million patient visits each year to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
To purchase a blizzard, please see participating DQ locations below:
Street | City | State | ZIP |
1040 S Springfield | Bolivar | Missouri | 65613 |
1530 State Hwy 248 | Branson | Missouri | 65616 |
912 S Ash | Buffalo | Missouri | 65622 |
908 Montgomery Street | Cabool | Missouri | 65689 |
P O Box 102 | Camdenton | Missouri | 65020 |
428 S Main Street | Harrison | Arkansas | 72601 |
780 S Jefferson | Lebanon | Missouri | 65536 |
313 S Hwy 60 | Marionville | Missouri | 65705 |
1324 Spur Drive | Marshfield | Missouri | 65706 |
1000 N Central | Monett | Missouri | 65708 |
140 S Main Street | Mountain Home | Arkansas | 72653 |
147 US Hwy 60 E | Republic | Missouri | 65738 |
1303 N Bishop Ave | Rolla | Missouri | 65401 |
1046 Old Route 66 | Saint Robert | Missouri | 65584 |
261 Hwy 62 E | Salem | Arkansas | 72576 |
2300 W College Street | Springfield | Missouri | 65806 |
1411 W Kearney | Springfield | Missouri | 65803 |
3665 E Sunshine | Springfield | Missouri | 65809 |
4150 S Campbell | Springfield | Missouri | 65807 |
101 S State Route 19 | Thayer | Missouri | 65791 |
1665 S US Hwy 63 | West Plains | Missouri | 65775 |
Hamra Enterprises names Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as its charity of choice
Hamra Enterprises’ Wendy’s division has once again selected Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as its charity of choice for 2017. The partnership, now in its fourth year, raised nearly $100,000 for CMN Hospitals in 2016 – funds that greatly benefited local children and their families.
“We had a very successful campaign and partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in 2016,” said Chuck Ocarz, president of Hamra Enterprises’ Wendy’s Division. “We are looking forward to what is in store for 2017 with goals to meet and hopefully exceed what we raised in 2016 for CMN Hospitals.”
As a corporation that cares deeply for the welfare of children, Hamra Enterprises will raise funds throughout the year at each of its 35 Wendy’s locations to assist local children suffering from injuries and illnesses. Funds are raised through the sale of $1 paper miracle balloons during certain months, which are currently on sale through April 23. Canisters are also placed near cash registers throughout the year where customers can donate their change.
“We are humbled and grateful that we were selected as Hamra Enterprises’ charity of choice for the fourth year in a row,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth. “We depend on the generosity of businesses, individuals, foundations and organizations to bring hope and healing to children who might otherwise go without the medical attention they desperately need. We thank Hamra Enterprises for the care and compassion they are sharing with the children and families we serve.”
About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of children, birth through age 18. Unique to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth is the fact that 100 percent of gifts and proceeds directly benefit local children. To learn more about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth and to help local kids with medical needs, visit coxhealthcmn.com.
About Hamra Enterprises
Hamra Enterprises is a dynamic organization owned and founded in 1975 by the Hamra family. The company’s headquarters is in Springfield, Missouri and includes three restaurant brands and one hotel brand in six states; Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire and Texas. Hamra Enterprises is committed to providing the highest quality products and services within the hospitality industry, creating exceptional experiences for people and communities by engaging each of its restaurant neighborhoods through community service, fundraising, and other philanthropic partnerships such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish of Illinois, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, visit www.hamraenterprises.com.
Miracle Treat Day – July 28, 2016
Miracle Treat Day is happening at a DQ® near you! On July 28th, all participating Dairy Queen stores will donate at least $1 from every Blizzard® purchased. You can help local kids receive the medical treatments they need just by grabbing your favorite frozen treat. So mark your calendars for July 28th and go to www.miracletreatday.com to find your nearest participating DQ® location!
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth is Blazing New Trail
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth (CMN Hospitals) is moving to an innovative fundraising and marketing approach that optimizes resources to better benefit our local kids with medical needs. After months of research and planning, and after obtaining input from CMN Hospitals national and other sources, it was determined that the annual Telethon should be modified to greatly enhance both the Telethon effort and Radiothon effort. These exciting enhancements are as follows:
Telethon
A new Telethon format called “Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Week” on KY3 has been developed. This annual event will be broadcast from KY3 and include children’s stories, interviews, live cut-ins from the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital, information about CMN Hospitals and pitches for listeners to contribute to CMN Hospitals through a phone bank provided by KY3. The new format will also allow for year-round stewardship of major donors and increase media exposure throughout the year.
The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Week will take place the first week following Thanksgiving (Monday through Sunday). There will be no Telethon in May/June of 2016 and the first Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Week will take place November 28, 2016 – December 4, 2016. The Telethon will take place during the following newscasts:
- Mon., Tue., Wed.—On KY3 Ozarks Today (5:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.); On The Ozarks CW (7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.)
- Tue., Wed., Thur.—On KY3 News at Noon (Noon-12:30 p.m.)
- Wed., Thur., Fri.—On The Ozarks CW at Nine (9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.)
- Sat., Sun.—On KY3 Ozarks Today (7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.)
As part of the overall package, CMN Hospitals will receive 252 15-second television spots to run on KY3 throughout the year. These spots can be used to recognize major donors and sponsors, promote fundraising events, highlight major campaigns, etc.
Radiothon
The annual Radiothon occured on February 18-19 on KSPW Power 96.5. This year, the new arrangement allowed CMN Hospitals to add talk radio KSGF 104.1 and The River KRVI 106.7 to the Radiothon. KSGF broadcasted the Radiothon live from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. each day and KRVI broadcasted the Radiothon live from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each day. From 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., both of the additional stations promoted the Radiothon.
All three stations are part of the same local corporate family and located in the same facility. The Radiothon was broadcasted from each individual studio with one phone bank in the facility that received calls from all three stations. Live cut-ins also took place from the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
As part of the overall package, CMN Hospitals will receive 451 30-second radio spots to run on KTTS, KSGF or KRVI throughout the year. These spots can be used to recognize major donors and sponsors, promote fundraising events, highlight major campaigns, etc.
Benefits of Telethon & Radiothon Enhancements
- Increases projected average Telethon viewers per hour by 203%
- Increases projected average Radiothon listeners per 15 minute segment (adults age 18+) by 158%
- Will open up possible opportunities for local Telethon pitching from syndicated programs like Rachel Ray, Dr. Phil, Wheel of Fortune, The Doctors, etc.
- Radiothon is expanded to include two additional radio stations with different listener demographics
- Television and radio spots will enhance year-round exposure, allow better recognition of major donors/sponsors, and increase opportunities to promote fundraising events and campaigns
- Receive free inbound and outbound calling from the television and radio stations during the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Week and during Radiothon
- Making all of the above Telethon and Radiothon enhancements will actually save budget dollars while helping to raise additional support for local children suffering from injuries and illnesses
The number of traditional telethons held in CMN Hospitals markets across North America has declined from 134 in 2005 to 11 in 2015. The new Telethon and Radiothon formats should help take CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth to the next level.
Hamra Enterprises names charity of choice
Hamra Enterprises’ Wendy’s division has once again selected Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as its charity of choice for 2016. The partnership, now in its third year, raised more than $101,000 for CMN Hospitals in 2015 – an increase that more than doubled 2014’s numbers.
“We had a very successful campaign and partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in 2015,” said Chuck Ocarz, president of Hamra Enterprises’ Wendy’s Division, in a news release. “We are looking forward to what is in store for 2016 with goals to meet and hopefully exceed what we raised in 2015 for CMN Hospitals.”
As a corporation that cares deeply for the welfare of children, Hamra Enterprises will raise funds throughout the year at each of its 35 Wendy’s locations to assist local children suffering from injuries and illnesses. Funds are raised through the sale of $1 paper miracle balloons during certain months, as well as canisters near cash registers where customers can donate their change.
“We are humbled and grateful that we were selected as Hamra Enterprises’ charity of choice for the third year in a row,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth. “We depend on the generosity of businesses, individuals, foundations and organizations to bring hope and healing to children who might otherwise go without the medical attention they desperately need. We thank Hamra Enterprises for the care and compassion they are sharing with the children and families we serve.”
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Selected as Charity of Choice by Hamra Enterprise, a franchisee of Wendy’s International in Southwest Missouri.
Hamra Enterprises’ Wendy’s division has once again selected Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as its charity of choice for 2015. This is the second year for the partnership.
As a corporation that cares deeply for the welfare of children, Hamra Enterprise will raise funds throughout the year at each of its 35 Wendy’s locations to assist local children suffering from injuries and illnesses.
“We had a very successful campaign and partnership with Children’s Miracle Network in 2014 by raising over $42,000 total,” says Chuck Ocarz, president of Hamra Enterprises’ Wendy’s Division. We are looking forward to what is in store for 2015 with goals to raise even more for CMN this year.”
“We are humbled and grateful that we were selected as Hamra Enterprises’ charity of choice for the second year in a row,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth. “We depend on the generosity of businesses, individuals, foundations and organizations to bring hope and healing to children who might otherwise go without the medical attention they desperately need. We thank Hamra Enterprise’s for the care and compassion they are sharing with the children and families we serve.”
Hamra Enterprises’ Wendy’s locations will be selling $1 paper miracle balloons during the month of February. Additionally, customers can donate their change throughout the year in canisters placed near cash registers.
About Hamra Enterprises Hamra Enterprises is a dynamic organization owned and founded in 1975 by the Hamra family. The company’s headquarters is in Springfield, Missouri and includes six companies with over 3,500 employees in four states; Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts and Texas. Hamra Enterprises is committed to providing the highest quality products and services within the hospitality industry, creating exceptional experiences for people and communities by engaging each of its restaurant neighborhoods through community service, fundraising, and other philanthropic partnerships such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish of Illinois, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. For more information please visit, hamraenterprises.com.
About CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth: CoxHealth underwrites the administrative expenses of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth, allowing 100 percent of donations and proceeds to be used to help local kids with medical needs. To donate to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, visit one of the Wendy’s locations listed above, or call (417) 269-5437.
CoxHealth Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Selected as Charity of Choice by Wendy’s of Missouri, Inc.
Wendy’s of Missouri, Inc., has selected Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth as its charity of choice for 2014. As a corporation that cares deeply for the welfare of children, Wendy’s of Missouri will raise funds throughout the year at each of its 34 locations to assist local children suffering from injuries and illnesses.
“By partnering with Children’s Miracle Network we look forward to having a greater impact on the lives of children in our community,” says Chuck Ocarz, president of Wendy’s of Missouri, Inc. “We anticipate great things to come from this partnership in 2014.”
“We are humbled and grateful that we were selected as Wendy’s of Missouri’s charity of choice for 2014,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth. “We depend on the generosity of businesses, individuals, foundations and organizations to bring hope and healing to children who might otherwise go without the medical attention they desperately need. We thank Wendy’s of Missouri for the care and compassion they are sharing with the children and families we serve.”
About Wendy’s of Missouri, Inc.: Wendy’s of Missouri, Inc., is a Wendy’s franchisee owned by the Hamra Family and operated by Hamra Enterprises. Headquartered in Springfield, Mo., the company has eight locations in Springfield, four locations in Kansas City, three locations in Branson, two locations in Jefferson City and Columbia, and one location each in Bolivar, Ozark, Nixa, Lebanon, St. Robert, Rolla, Fulton, Lake Ozark, Clinton, Republic, Sedalia, Harrisonville, Warrensburg, Liberty and Platte City.
About CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth: CoxHealth underwrites the administrative expenses of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth, allowing 100 percent of donations and proceeds to be used to help local kids with medical needs. To donate to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, visit one of the Wendy’s locations listed above, or call (417) 269-5437.
‘A Story Told’ hair show to benefit CMN Hospitals
Hair, makeup and fashion – all for a good cause
Students from Paul Mitchell The System will present “Paper Dolls,” a hair and makeup fashion show to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network of CoxHealth at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 8.
“Paper Dolls” will feature 150 models wearing paper dresses created by local designers. Five CMN “miracle kids” will model to start the show, and two first-class tickets to anywhere in the continental US will be raffled off during the event.
General seating for “Paper Dolls” is $5, and VIP seating is available for $25. The event will be held at The Gillioz, 325 Park Central East, in Springfield. All proceeds benefit CMN. Tickets can be purchased in advance at The System, 3017 S. Kansas Expressway. For more information, call 881-2100, ext. 106.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of CoxHealth is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance for sick and injured children living in the Ozarks. All proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ projects such as the C.A.R.E. Mobile, purchase medical equipment, provide financial assistance to children’s families and more. CoxHealth underwrites all administrative expenses of the charity locally, so that every dollar raised stays in our community and helps children. For more information on Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals or to donate, visit www.coxhealth.com/cmn.
CoxHealth, CMN Hospitals and Kohl’s offer free health screenings for kids Saturday
This Saturday, May 12, bring your children to the Kohl’s Department Store parking lot at 1909 E. Independence St. in Springfield for free health and cholesterol screenings, including a cholesterol screening, thanks to CoxHealth, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Kohl’s.
The Kohl’s CARDIAC Kids program is working to address the growing problem of childhood obesity in the Ozarks by identifying kids ages 6-18 who are at a higher risk for obesity and heart disease, and teaching them and their families how to live a healthier lifestyle.
The first 500 kids to participate will receive a $10 Kohl’s gift card. Screening results will be mailed to each child’s home. Children shouldn’t eat anything for 8 hours prior to their screenings, and should bring their Social Security card.
For more information about Kohl’s CARDIAC Kids, call CoxHealth at 236-2596. The program is made possible by a $45,020 grant from the Kohl’s Cares foundation.