Dunkin’ donates $27K to Orlando children’s hospital

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dunkin’ of Greater Orlando will be helping to bring joy to families this Christmas.

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Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children will receive a $27,000 grant, the company announced Thursday.

With this grant, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children will expand experiences for patients with art, music, therapy and electronic gaming.

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They will also provide more care in the outpatient and inpatient units through the Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders, including social work, a pharmacy, nutritional services, physical and occupational therapies, and child life services.

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The grant is part of the Dunkin’ Shine Gold program, where fundraisers benefit children’s hospitals across the United States.

In September, guests made a $2 donation to the Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation and received a free Gold Joy donut.

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The Shine Gold program started in 2021 and since then, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood program has given over $560,000 in grants.

Dunkin’ said this money will make an impact on patients and families who are battling cancer and other illnesses.

“We all have been touched by cancer and it is something no child or parent should have to endure,” said Katie Gaston, Dunkin’ field marketing director. “It was incredible to see so much support from our guests.”

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