Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada Selected as Recipient for Tim Hortons Annual Smile Cookie Campaign in Durham Region

100% of the campaign funds raised will go towards brightening the lives of seriously ill Durham Region children.

TORONTO, ON (September 13, 2018) – Beginning September 17th, citizens of Durham Region will be bursting with smiles as Tim Hortons kicks off their delectable annual #SmileCookie campaign. This year, Tim Hortons stores in the region have selected Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada as their official Smile Cookie partner. Starlight Canada is an organization that aims to brighten the lives of seriously ill children through a number of in and out-of-hospital programs.

This year, Starlight Canada will receive 100% of the Smile Cookie sales to fund programs in the Durham region, much like those provided to Starlight alumni ambassador and Durham resident, Emily. Emily was born with Spinda Bifida, a severe birth defect of the spine that has affected all aspects of her life. Throughout her journey, Emily has endured nine surgeries, fifteen invasive procedures and is constantly battling infections. At the age of 11, Emily was enrolled with Starlight Children’s Foundation and received a very special wish: a trip to Disney!

“Starlight has done an amazing job at keeping a smile on my face, and has had such a huge impact on my life,” says Emily. “My hope is that on the week of September 17, the generous people of Durham will make many trips to their local Tim Hortons and purchase a cookie to support Starlight and our community.”

“We are honoured and very thankful to be selected as the Durham Region official Tim Hortons Smile Cookie partner,” says Vice President of Development (and Durham resident), Trevor Dicaire, Starlight Canada. “Throughout the entirety of this week; when you get a smile, you’ll give a smile to thousands of seriously ill children.”

Funds raised this year will bring Fun Centers (mobile entertainment units featuring a flat screen television and a Nintendo Wii U gaming system preloaded with a wide variety of games), Comfort Kits (kits packed with a range of entertainment and distraction activities), Great Escapes (movie screenings, harbour cruises, holiday parties, sporting events and picnics), Day Brighteners (tickets to a concert, sporting event, museum and attractions) and Wishes directly to sick children in Durham.

From September 17th to 23rd, those living in Ajax, Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Orono, Oshawa, Pickering, Port Perry, Uxbridge and Whitby can support Starlight by dropping in to their local Tim Horton’s to purchase a Smile Cookie for $1.00.

About Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada:

Starlight Children’s Foundation® Canada brightens the lives of seriously ill Canadian children and their families by bringing them joy, laughter and relief. For close to 30 years, Starlight Canada has spread millions of smiles to sick kids through a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home. With your help, more kids and families will benefit from receiving a Starlight Comfort Kit in-hospital or relaxing at a Starlight Day Brightener out-of-hospital.

Support Starlight Canada’s work by visiting www.starlightcanada.org and by following Starlight on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Hashtag: #SmileCookie

About Tim Hortons®:

Tim Hortons®, part of Restaurant Brands International, is one of North America’s largest restaurant chains operating in the quick service segment. Founded as a single location in Canada in 1964, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of guest tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. Tim Hortons has more than 4,700 system wide restaurants located in Canada, the United States and around the world. More information about the company is available at www.timhortons.com.

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