Miracle Treat Day arrives in Saskatchewan

“We get a few from the surrounding communities like from Smeaton, Choiceland, and I have seen people from Love.”

It is much the same story at the Dairy Queen in Shellbrook, where manager Joy Capistrano said it’s pretty common to see people travel into town just to get an ice cream treat, but it’s the local bulk orders that really keep them busy.

“Just like the nearby towns like, Big River, Canwood, Spiritwood, Debden. Last year we had a bulk order from the hospital here.”

Back in Nipawin, Kaur said that she’s learned a few tricks heading into her eighth Miracle Treat Day. She gets out into the community early to promote the event, and the community has responded in kind.

“Usually what we do is we just drop off forms to all of our businesses; we just give them out in the Chamber of Commerce so everybody orders in advance. So we already prepared all the big orders yesterday, so now everybody’s going to come in and pick up their treats today.”

For Kaur, Miracle Treat Day is a perfect reminder of how residents can come together to support an important cause. The ice cream is just a bonus.

“I just love our community. The little community is ready to help everybody. So on this day, everybody buys a coupon and then I love to see that people love supporting each other and taking care of each other.”

In Shellbrook, Capistrano is managing her third Miracle Treat Day, and she knows that customers coming to the store today are there with a purpose.

“I think we’re just looking forward to the event today. People are curious about what’s going on, but you don’t have to ask them. They are the ones who are willing to buy Blizzards because they know that the cost for it is going to the charity.”

On Miracle Treat Day 100 per cent of net proceeds from every Blizzard® Treat sold will be donated to the children’s hospital foundation.

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nick.nielsen@pattisonmedia.com

by Nick Nielsen

Miracle Treat Day arrives in Saskatchewan

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