The morning of July 16 was filled with coffee, community, and a bit of chaos as 91原创 RCMP and 91原创 City firefighters rushed to get orders in alongside Tim Hortons staff on Logan Avenue for Camp Day.
The national fundraiser aimed at helping send underprivileged kids to summer camp.
Dignitaries including firefighters, politicians, and police officers were seen taking drive-thru orders, decorating donuts, and encouraging customers to round up their purchases in donation to the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.
Last year, the Tim Hortons Camp Foundation raised $12.8 million through Camp Day. In addition to coffee and Camp Day donut sales, the fundraiser included $2 donation badges or Camp Day bracelets for $3. The entire cost of the $2 Camp Day donuts went to the cause.
鈥淪ome camps have horseback riding, archery, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. It really focuses on giving kid the opportunity to try something new,鈥� said Edward Henderson, head of operations at several local Tim Hortons including the Logan Avenue location.
He said some kids have also returned to the program as camp counsellors.
The goal is clear, to send even more kids to camp this year.
鈥淲e鈥檙e getting into the place where we can bring kids back from multiple years and continue to build on those skills,鈥� Henderson added.
"Thanks to the incredible generosity of Tims restaurant owners and guests, the Foundation has supported over 325,000 youth in its history," noted company president Axel Schwan.
Henderson noted that although there is not a camp in B.C., local children benefit from the Camp Day funds raised. B.C. kids get to go to a camp in Kananaskis.
He said the camp gives kids the opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and build confidence.
鈥淎t the end of the day they can tell themselves, 鈥業 did it鈥�.鈥�
