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Lower Mainland family appreciates any excuse to devour Blizzard treats
Net proceeds from every Blizzard sold support BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, and last year regional DQ locations raised more than $286,000, officials said.
- On Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, the Rickson family joined thousands in Langley City at Dairy Queen for Miracle Treat Day, supporting the Hospital Foundation that has been a lifeline for three-year-old Lilah Rickson since her leukemia diagnosis.
- Lilah has undergone chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia over the past year and a half; her father Geoffrey described the hospital's research efforts as 'beacons of hope' for his family and many others facing similar battles.
- Dairy Queen owner Steven Wheelhouse is celebrating his 26th Miracle Treat Day; the partnership has raised more than $58 million in Canada and over $286,000 locally last year through the Miracle Network.
- Geoffrey emphasized the fundraiser's importance, stating there are 'a lot of kids out there who don't have a clear path to being cancer free.' The Ricksons encourage others to support through donations, volunteering, or buying treats.
- Canadian children's hospitals recorded 3.9 million visits in 2025, underscoring the need for specialized care. Every dollar from Miracle Treat Day directly funds innovative treatments and child-focused spaces supporting families when care matters most.
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Lower Mainland family appreciates any excuse to devour Blizzard treats
Lilah Rickson is a huge fan of anything pink, so it’s no surprise to Geoffrey that his three-year-old daughter’s new favourite DQ Blizzard flavour is cotton candy. The three-year-old Langley City toddler was asked to pose for a few promotional pictures for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Dairy Queen on Monday, and during her family’s visit to the local eatery, Lilah was given her first-ever tasting of the vibrant pink and purple ice cr…
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