Tim Horton’s smile cookies raise $14,145 for FSJ Hospital Foundation

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Fort St. John Tim Horton’s stores spread smiles for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, announcing $14,145 was donated to the non-profit from a July 22nd release.

The money was raised through the annual Smile Cookie campaign, in which a portion of smile cookies sold at Tim Horton’s go toward local initiatives across Canada.

Tim Horton’s has donated $110,000 to the FSJ Hospital foundation to date since 2007.

The foundation says in the release that this year was the first time the organization pre-campaigned for the fundraiser, which included pre-orders for Fort St. John individuals, families, and businesses, including deliveries of five boxes or more.

Executive director of FSJ Hospital Foundation, Kelly Amboe, welcomed the outpouring of generosity from the community, saying the organization was “thankful” for the donation.

“It was wonderful to be out in the community delivering cookies ordered through the pre-order feature this year, helping us spread even more smiles to the community and increase engagement,” Amboe said.

Since its inception in 1996, the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign has raised $111 million nationwide, supporting hundreds of local charities, hospitals, and community programs.

FSJ Hospital Foundation’s current fundraiser is a community 50/50 draw with the chance to win $10,000, which began on July 15th and continues through August 30th.

More details about the FSJ Hospital Foundation and its campaigns can be found on its website.