Today is Camp Day at TimHortons.ca restaurants across Canada and the United States with 100 per cent of proceeds from every hot coffee and iced coffee sold donated to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.
“For over 30 years, coffee sold on Camp Day has helped support the mission of Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, which is to help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential,” said Axel Schwan, President of Tim Hortons.
“Thanks to the incredible generosity of Tims restaurant owners and guests, the Foundation has supported over 325,000 youth in its history. I encourage everyone to join us today and purchase a hot or iced coffee to help make an impact in the lives of young people who deserve every opportunity to succeed.”
Camp Day was kickstarted in 1987 by 58 restaurant owners in Atlantic Canada who donated 24 hours of sales to the Children’s Camp in Tatamagouche, N.S.
The initiative expanded to all restaurants across Canada in 1991. Tim Hortons, Tims restaurant owners and guests collectively raised over $12.8 million on Camp Day last year and over $262 million has been raised since 1991.
“I’m constantly inspired by the heart of our Tim Hortons community. Camp Day is our biggest fundraiser of the year — and every year, it reminds me what we can achieve when we come together. With every coffee poured, we’re helping youth from underserved communities discover their potential and build brighter futures. That’s the true power of Camp Day — and it’s something I’m so proud to be part of.”
Caroline Barham, President of the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps board, and a Tims restaurant owner.
“If I hadn’t attended camp, I definitely believe that I would be a different person. Because of Tims Camps I am a confident individual who has an amazing community supporting me throughout my life,” said Mary-Jane Miller, Tims Camps alumni.
In 1964, the first Tim Hortons restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario opened its doors and today it is Canada’s largest restaurant chain operating in the quick service industry with nearly 4,000 restaurants across the country. Tim Hortons has more than 6,000 restaurants in Canada, the United States and around the world.
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