NEWS RELEASE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
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MILTON – Tim Hortons restaurants in Milton and Hornby provided something to smile about to kick off the holiday season. The second annual Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign raised $41,875 in Milton and Hornby, with $20,937 directly supporting local programs provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Full proceeds from each Holiday Smile Cookie sold across Canada in November were donated back to charity, with half of the proceeds supporting Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, and half supporting community groups like Big Brother Big Sisters. Tim Hortons announced that $10.7 million was raised across Canada, supporting over 600 local charities and community groups.
“We are grateful to have been selected as the charity partner for Milton and Hornby Tim Hortons locations and for the incredible support of the Holiday Smile Cookie campaign. More than just a sweet treat, Holiday Smile Cookies are helping to make a real difference in our communities,” says Michael Treadgold, Executive Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters, Serving Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton. “Proceeds are being invested into mentoring programs, connecting young people, who need it most, with caring mentors. We’re pleased to report that 150 young people are currently supported through a Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring program in Milton,” says Treadgold.
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