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Community rallies to raise $71k for Penticton91Ƶs OSNS child centre

Tim Hortons91Ƶ Smile Cookie Week ran from April 29 to May 5, in support of Penticton91Ƶs OSNS
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Megan Windeler, community engagement lead at OSNS (left) and Nicole MacMillan of the Stawarz Family, local owner and operator of the Tim Hortons South Okanagan. (Submitted)

Tim Hortons91Ƶ drive-thrus and restaurants were busier than usual in the South Okanagan last week, as coffee lovers bought cookies and rallied in support of the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre.

More than $71,000 was raised for the Penticton-based child centre, following Smile Cookie week from April 29 to May 5.

All collected proceeds of Tim Hortons91Ƶ smile cookies, from Osoyoos to Summerland, will go back to OSNS.

91ƵThe spirit and enthusiasm shown by the Tim Hortons team inspires our community to actively engage in this feel-good campaign,91Ƶ said Megan Windeler, community engagement lead at the OSNS Legacy Foundation.

91ƵThe funds raised during Smile Cookie week are playing a pivotal role in advancing the OSNS Legacy Foundation91Ƶs mission to stabilize pediatric rehabilitation in our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the South Okanagan Tim Hortons team and our community for making a meaningful impact on so many children and families in the South Okanagan-Similkameen.91Ƶ

This year91Ƶs event saw the debut of confetti-themed smile cookies, selling for $2 each.

Tim Hortons91Ƶ annual campaign raises funds for more than 600 charities across Canada. In 2023, close to $20 million was collected nationwide, according to the coffee giant.

In the South Okanagan, Windeler was joined this week by Nicole MacMillan (née Stawarz) for a cheque presentation, following the fundraiser. The Stawarz family are the owner-operators of Tim Hortons restaurants across the region.

91ƵThis annual campaign saw unprecedented participation and enthusiasm from our community, marking a milestone in our journey of giving back,91Ƶ a press release from OSNS reads.



Logan Lockhart

About the Author: Logan Lockhart

I joined Black Press Media in 2021 after graduating from a pair of Toronto post-secondary institutions and working as a sports reporter for several different outlets.
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