This year’s Smile Cookies campaign hits fundraising record of over $60,000

Over its 12 years, RDPSD says more than 600 students have graduated from Reading College.

“The Smile Cookie Campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of literacy, it really does create life chances for students. Reading College is made possible through great support from our community and Tim Hortons – we could not operate it without this support,” said Kristine Plastow, Foundation Board Chair. “We are so grateful to the community for buying Smile Cookies and supporting this fantastic program.”

Officials presented the 2023 Smile Cookies cheque of $60,735 during the College’s graduation ceremony on July 28.

READ: Reading College holds 12th graduation ceremony for 69 students

From May 1-7, the $1.50 treat helped community programs across Canada in the cities where they are sold. In Red Deer, Tim Hortons owners donated proceeds to the Foundation’s Reading College program, with 10 per cent of funds raised supporting the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, of which close to 150 students from Red Deer Public Schools attended this past spring, RDPSD officials say.

“On behalf of all restaurant owners and team members in Red Deer, I would like to thank our loyal guests for their generosity and support of the Smile Cookie campaign,” said Tanya Doucette, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owner in Red Deer. “Tim Hortons is thrilled to support The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools and Reading College which helps young readers develop the literacy skills they need to succeed.”

For more information on this year’s Reading College experience, click here to read their newsletter.

by rdnewsNOW Staff

This year’s Smile Cookies campaign hits fundraising record of over $60,000

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