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June 3rd Is Tim Hortons Camp Day

Published on May 31, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Brandon, Manitoba -- Wednesday, June 3rd is Tim Hortons Camp Day across Canada and the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings will again be adding their support to this worthwhile venture.

Camp Day is the one day a year when Tim Hortons Store Owners across Canada and the United States donate every penny from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. In 2008, Camp Day raised more than $9 million CDN ($8.8 million U.S.).

Every time a customer buys a coffee at Tim Hortons on Camp Day they will help send close to 14,000 kids - who could otherwise not afford it - on the camping adventure of a lifetime. All children who attend one of the Foundation's six camps are selected from within the communities where Tim Hortons stores are located. Tim Hortons Store Owners work closely with local youth organizations and schools to select children, between the ages of nine and 12, to attend a 10-day summer camp session or seven day winter camp session.

Among the Camp locations is Kananaskis (pictured), Alberta.

"By purchasing a coffee on Camp Day, our customers give kids, who live in their very own community, an opportunity to experience a camping adventure that will inspire them for years to come," says Bill Moir, President, Tim Horton Children's Foundation. "Together we can continue to foster within thousands of children the quest for a brighter future."

In addition to the coffee sales, Brandon's Tim Hortons locations will offer a number of terriric prizes including a Wheat Kings' replica jersey. As well, "Willie" the Wheat Kings' mascot will be on hand to help celebrate Camp Day 2009!

The Tim Horton Children's Foundation was established in 1974 by Ron Joyce, Co-Founder of the Tim Hortons chain, to help honour Tim Horton's love for children and his desire to help those less fortunate.

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