# DQ's Miracle Treat Day raises funds for UK children's hospital **Published:** 2026-07-30T14:00:35.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-07-30/dairy-queens-miracle-treat-day-helps-kids-at-uk-galisano-childrens-hospital) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/dq-s-miracle-treat-day-raises-funds-for-uk-children-s-hospital LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dairy Queen locations throughout Kentucky are partnering with [UK Galisano Children's Hospital](https://www.ukhealthcare.org/find-a-location/uk-galisano-childrens-hospital) on July 30 to support pediatric patients through the chain's annual Miracle Treat Day fundraiser, according to [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-07-30/dairy-queens-miracle-treat-day-helps-kids-at-uk-galisano-childrens-hospital). The Miracle Treat Day initiative directs a portion of sales from participating Dairy Queen restaurants to the children's hospital, helping fund care, treatment and programs for young patients in the region. Dairy Queen franchises across the state use the day as an opportunity to contribute to pediatric health services while customers enjoy their favorite frozen treats. UK Galisano Children's Hospital, located on the University of Kentucky Medical Center campus in Lexington, provides comprehensive pediatric care including emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, surgery and specialized treatments. The facility serves children from across central Kentucky and surrounding regions. The Miracle Treat Day campaign has been a longstanding partnership between Dairy Queen and Children's Miracle Network, a national nonprofit organization supporting children's hospitals. The annual fundraiser allows local Dairy Queen operators to give back to their communities while raising awareness about the critical services provided by pediatric medical centers. Customers interested in supporting UK Galisano Children's Hospital can visit any participating Dairy Queen location in Kentucky during the fundraiser day. The partnership demonstrates how local businesses and medical institutions can collaborate to improve health outcomes for children in need of specialized care. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-07-30/dairy-queens-miracle-treat-day-helps-kids-at-uk-galisano-childrens-hospital) - [UK Galisano Children's Hospital](https://www.ukhealthcare.org/find-a-location/uk-galisano-childrens-hospital) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-07-30/dairy-queens-miracle-treat-day-helps-kids-at-uk-galisano-childrens-hospital.