TORONTO — Tim Hortons has raised a record-breaking $1.3 million through the sale of Special Olympics Doughnuts, with 100 per cent of the proceeds being donated to Special Olympics Canada. The funds raised will help Canadian athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities access more opportunities to reach their full potential in sport and in life.
“Reaching over $1 million raised through the Special Olympics Doughnut is a milestone and a powerful reflection of Canadians’ commitment to inclusion, and the strength of our partnership with Tim Hortons. Every dollar raised helps provide inclusive sport opportunities at the community level for the more than 42,000 athletes across the country with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring they have access to training, competition, and essential health programs,” says Gail Hamamoto, CEO of Special Olympics Canada.
Tim Hortons also supports Special Olympics through its FUNdamentals and Active Start youth programs, designed to help children with intellectual disabilities develop basic motor and sport skills. The programs provide opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, enhance skills and create friendships.
“Supporting Canadian communities is a key part of the Tim Hortons brand and we’re so grateful to Tims guests for their generous support. I’d also like to thank Tims restaurant owners across Canada and their team members for their commitment to making the Special Olympics Doughnuts campaign the huge success that it was,” says Axel Schwan, president of Tim Hortons.
