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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign
Raises over $35,000 for Nutrition for Learning
Community support has never tasted so good!
Cambridge, Ontario – Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign was a sweet success with over
$35,000 being raised for the Nutrition for Learning. Over 35,000 of the special chocolate chunk
cookies were sold between September 21-27 at Tim Hortons locations across the Cambridge
area. A special cheque will be presented to Nutrition for Learning this October 20, 2009 at 12:30
at Tim Hortons located at 350 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, Ontario.
“I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who helped to make this year’s
campaign such an overwhelming success,” said Dwayne & Cheryl McGlinchey, Tim Hortons
Store Owners. “Raising awareness for the Nutrition for Learning through the Smile Cookie
campaign opens the door to more community involvement and ensures that the funds raised in
our community stays in our community. I think that’s something we can all smile about!”
Nutrition for Learning has been a registered charitable organization since 1997. Our mission is
to enhance a student’s ability to learn by ensuring that each child and youth goes to school well
nourished. Nutrition for Learning currently supports 105 community based breakfast, morning
meal and lunch programs impacting over 9,500 children daily. Approximately 450 dedicated
volunteers coordinate student nutrition programs in elementary and secondary schools
throughout Waterloo Region.
Each “Smile Cookie” sold for $1 (tax excluded) with the proceeds going towards Nutrition for
Learning.
Nutrition for Learning has been a registered charitable organization since 1997. Our mission is
to enhance a student’s ability to learn by ensuring that each child and youth goes to school well
nourished. Nutrition for Learning currently supports 105 community based breakfast, morning
meal and lunch programs impacting over 9,500 children daily. Approximately 450 dedicated
volunteers coordinate student nutrition programs in elementary and secondary schools
throughout Waterloo Region.
The “Smile Cookie” program originally began in Hamilton, Ontario in 1996 to help raise funds for
the Hamilton Children’s Hospital. Since then, it has expanded across Canada helping a variety
of children’s charities, hospitals and community programs.
Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded quick service restaurant chain in North
America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Tim Hortons
appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium
coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches,
donuts and fresh baked goods. As of June 28th, 2009, Tim Hortons had 3,475
systemwide restaurants, including 2,939 in Canada and 536 in the United States. More
information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.
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What: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign
Who: Smile Cookie Cheque Presentation to Nutrition for Learning
When: DATE: Tuesday October 20, 2009 at 12:30
Where: Tim Hortons, 350 Hespeler Road Cambridge, Ontario.
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For more information, please contact:
Tim Hortons Nutrition for Learning
Candace Fowler
Regional Marketing Manger Kelly-Sue Labus
905-339-6107 Executive Director
(519) 579-5745
Brian Banks
Community Development Worker
(519) 579-5745
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