Dunkin’ Celebrates Phoenix Children’s Community Heroes with $10,000 Donation and Surprise Banana Ball Experience
PHOENIX, AZ – In a powerful demonstration of community partnership and gratitude, local Dunkin’ franchisee Quality Brand Group (QBG) joined forces with the Joy in Childhood Foundation (JICF) to honor Child Life Specialist Week with Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Led by QBG Regional and District Leaders, the initiative combined charitable giving with a high-energy celebration for frontline healthcare workers.
Honoring Healthcare Heroes
The celebration featured several key contributions aimed at recognizing the vital role of Child Life Specialists:
Philanthropic Support: A $10,000 grant was officially announced on behalf of the Joy in Childhood Foundation to support the hospital’s patient programs.
Staff Appreciation: Dunkin’ provided a comprehensive coffee and donut break for nurses and staff members to fuel their day.
Exclusive Experiences: In celebration of their month of recognition, Child Life Specialists were surprised with tickets to the Banana Ball Championship League matchup at Salt River Fields, along with exclusive merchandise and promotional gift cards provided by brand partners.
Strategic Community Engagement
This event follows a period of significant local momentum for the brand. Building on the success of recent local marketing outreach at Scottsdale ballparks during Spring Training, this engagement further solidified Dunkin’s tie-in with the Banana Ball World Tour.
“This was a win for both community engagement and brand visibility,” said a representative for the Field Marketing team. “By recognizing these community heroes during a unique holiday week, we were able to drive meaningful impact for the hospital while fueling excitement for our regional partnership with the Banana Ball Championship League.”
The success of this initiative underscores Dunkin’s ongoing mission to be a heart-led presence in the Phoenix community, supporting the people and organizations that keep the region running.
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About Quality Brand Group (QBG)
Quality Brand Group is a premier multi-unit franchise operator with a portfolio of 180+ quick-service restaurants across Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Florida. As one of the largest Dunkin’ operators in the country and an actively expanding footprint in Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations, QBG is committed to providing remarkable hospitality and long-term sustainable growth. Learn more at qbgusa.com.
Media Contact
Ashleigh Griffith, Senior Marketing Manager (Ashleigh.griffith@qbdunkin.com)