NEWS RELEASE
TIM HORTONS
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What’s better than a cookie that tastes good? A cookie that does good! Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign is back supporting charities in communities across the country, including Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) – one of 550 Canadian charities, hospitals and community programs supported through the annual campaign. This year, the Tim Hortons restaurant in Thornbury is supporting BVO.
For one week, from Sept. 14 – 20, restaurant owners donate the full $1 from every freshly baked chocolate chunk Smile Cookie purchased to support charities in their community. Guests can complete a form to place pre-orders for Smile Cookies through their restaurant in Thornbury or via BVO’s website: www.bvo.ca
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“At BVO, we are grateful to have been chosen by Tim Hortons Thornbury to be the beneficiary of the Smile Cookie Campaign, especially in difficult times during COVID-19. Every cookie purchased will help us continue “making good things happen in our community”.- Carolyn Letourneau, Executive Director, Beaver Valley Outreach
“The real magic behind the Smile Cookie Campaign is the local impact and we’re excited to be able to support local charities, hospitals and community programs again this year. Our guests, restaurant owners and their team members can feel incredibly proud knowing that the money raised during the campaign directly supports local Tim Hortons communities.” - Mike Hancock, Chief Operating Officer, Tim Hortons
Smile Cookie Campaign Facts
- In 2019, the Smile Cookie campaign raised a record $9.8 million across Canada
- For over 24 years, we’ve been spreading smiles – the Smile Cookie Campaign began in 1996 to help raise funds for the Hamilton Children’s Hospital in Ontario
- The Smile Cookie Campaign and has grown to become a major fundraising event at Tim Hortons Restaurants
- Nationally, Tim Hortons Restaurant owners support 550 local charities, hospitals and community programs through the Smile Cookie Campaign
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