CNW/ – Tim Hortons restaurant owners and guests came together again to raise a record $11.8 million for the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised on Camp Day, will help send more than 16,000 economically disadvantaged kids in Canada and the U.S. on a life-changing experience.
On Camp Day, more than 4,000 Tim Hortons restaurant locations in Canada and the United States donate all proceeds from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation (THCF) and host fundraising events to raise additional money for the camps. Last year’s event raised a record $11 million, giving more than 15,000 kids the opportunity to experience the positive impact of a Tim Horton Children’s Camp.
“Breaking the cycle of poverty and helping economically disadvantaged children aspire for a brighter future is at the heart of Tim Horton Children’s Foundation,” said Dave Newnham, vice president and executive director, Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. “None of this would be possible without the support of our loyal guests and dedication of our Tim Hortons restaurant owners and team members. Thank you to everyone who bought a coffee and made a donation to help make this year’s Camp Day a great success.”
In addition to purchasing a Tim Hortons coffee on June 5, guests had the opportunity to directly support children in their community and send even more kids to camp by texting a $5 donation, donating online or making a donation in restaurant by purchasing a $1 Rent-a-Tent or $5 Rent-a-Cabin. Guests can also contribute year-round through sendakidtocamp.com and THCF coin boxes at Tim Hortons restaurants.
The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation started in 1975 in Parry Sound, with just one camp and 200 kids. It now operates six year-round camps across North America and has served more than 180,000 kids through its innovative year-round programming. Children attend one of three types of programs offered, including a traditional summer camp (ages 9-12), a year-round camp serving schools and youth groups (ages 8-18) in the fall, winter and spring, and a five-level youth leadership program focused on building lifelong leadership skills (ages 13-18).
Tim Hortons restaurant owners work closely with local youth organizations and schools to identify children in their community who would most benefit from an experience at camp. This camp experience is often the first time a child has experienced camp or travelled outside their town or city. While at the THCF camp, kids participate in a wide range of first-class programs and activities designed to build self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills. The powerful life experiences learned at THCF camps come at absolutely no cost to the kids and their families.
