From April 27 to May 3, all Tim Hortons locations in Sherwood Park participated in the annual Smile Cookie campaign, with 100% of proceeds going directly to Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch. When the final numbers came in, the result was nothing short of remarkable: $50,516.05 raised for children, adolescents, and families healing from the impacts of child sexual abuse.
And the community's enthusiasm didn't stop there. Demand for Smile Cookies was so high at several Sherwood Park locations that they sold out completely, and rather than disappoint a single customer; staff got creative and started decorating smiles on donuts instead. It's hard to think of a better symbol of what this community is made of.
"We are overwhelmed by the generosity of Sherwood Park," says Dr. Wanda Polzin Holman, CEO of Little Warriors. "Every cookie, and every donut represents someone choosing to show up for a child who needs it. This community never ceases to amaze us."
The funds raised will go directly to support programming at the Be Brave Ranch, Little Warriors' intensive, trauma-informed treatment centre located in Strathcona County, the only facility of its kind in Canada.
To everyone who bought a cookie, pre-ordered a box, volunteered their time, or simply shared the word, thank you.
We are overwhelmed by the generosity of Sherwood Park. Every cookie, and every donut represents someone choosing to show up for a child who needs it. This community never ceases to amaze us.
Tim Hortons – 137 Main Blvd
Tim Hortons 590 Baseline Rd
Tim Hortons Lakeland Dr
Tim Hortons – 8005 Emerald Dr, Unit 500
Tim Hortons – 222 Baseline Rd, Unit 340
Tim Hortons – 2 Pembina Rd
