Offers A SweetTreat (NAPSA)—Fans of soft serve can get a free cone on March 16. On that day, the 75th day of the calendar year, Dairy Queen is thanking fans as part of its 75th anniversary celebration by giving away a free cone. That day, the stores will also collect donations for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which raises funds to help improve the lives of kids treated at 170 children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. This year marks the 75th anniver- sary of Dairy Queen, known for its signature soft-serve cone. Over the last 30 years, the Dairy Queen system has raised more than $100 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in various communities. Dona- tions fundcritical treatments and health care services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care in the area where the donation was made. Today, there are more than 6,400 stores in the DQ system in the United States, Canada and 25 other countries. The signature soft-serve curl makes it one of the most widely recognized cones. Free cones will be available at participating locations. Contact information for Dairy Queen locations can be found at www.DairyQueen.com/locator.
