This Saturday (October 19th), enjoying a DQ Blizzard can help save a child's life.

It doesn't matter what time of the year it is in East Texas folks in Tyler to Longview, Troup, White Oak, Arlington, Austin, Houston to Midland and Lubbock, Texas really love their DQ BLizzard treat!

It can be a hot and humid summer day with temperatures around 101 and a heat index of 112 or as cold as 28 with a wind chill of 12 degrees, nothing will stop them from getting a Blizzard when they're craving it.

That creamy soft-serve ice cream blended with candy pieces is so irresistible even if they're mixed with cookie dough, brownies, or some fruit!

This Saturday you can support Children's Miracle Network by purchasing a Blizzard treat at DQ

Saturday is 'Spoons For Smiles' day at participating East Texas DQ restaurants. When you stop in and get your favorite Blizzard flavor turned upside down in front of your eyes, DQ will donate $1 to the Children's Miracle Network (CMN).

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DQ's goal is to donate up to $50,000 to CMN. Texas Dairy Queen Operators' Council CEO Lou Romanus says, "Spoons for Smiles is more than just an event—it's a way to make a lasting impact on the lives of Texas children. By supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, we’re helping to ensure that kids across Texas receive the care they need. It’s an honor to be part of a community effort that brings joy and hope to so many families."

So whether you're a traditional Butterfinger, Heath, or brownie Blizzard lover or a new fall flavor Blizzard treat lover we can help children right here in East Texas at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler with our Blizzard purchase on Saturday, October 19th.

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