Camp Day raises funds for youth at local Tim Hortons stores

Grabbing a coffee at Timmy’s took on a greater meaning on Wednesday, July 17 as Tim Hortons stores throughout Canada donated all proceeds from coffee sales towards deserving kids attending one of the seven Tim Hortons Foundation Camps this summer.

The camps have been in existence now for 50 years and attempt to provide life-changing opportunities for underserved youth so that they may have a better chance at reaching their full potential.

Tim Hortons stores in Leamington were busy at all three locations and volunteers made an effort to generate extra funds for the Tim Hortons Foundation by providing face-painting, window car washes and a water balloon toss.

In the spirit of the day, firefighters from the Leamington Fire Services made an appearance at all three Leamington locations and Leamington Area Classic Cruisers set up for the afternoon at the Tim Hortons location on Erie Street South.

Collectively, over 250 million dollars have been raised on the annual Camp Days since its inception, with a total of 12.7 million dollars being raised last year alone.