Tim Hawley, vice president of marketing communications of International Dairy Queen, was named as chairperson to the Board of Governors for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity raising funds and awareness for 170 children’s hospitals across North America.

Hawley’s longtime support of CMN Hospitals will continue as he leads the charity’s Board of Governors and lends his expertise to improve healthcare for kids across North America.

“Children’s hospitals provide a vital service to the community and need our support now more than ever,” says Hawley. “As a father, I’m personally connected to this cause and have seen what miracles happen when individuals and corporations give to the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.”

In his new role, Hawley will lead the Board to help support the fundraising, development and awareness functions of CMN Hospitals, promote the cause of children’s hospitals throughout the business community and help attract companies to support the organization’s mission of saving and improving kids’ lives.

Hawley leads and manages all national and regional marketing efforts, internal communications, corporate outreach and giving programs for International Dairy Queen.