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Smile Cookies raise more than $88,800 for Hospice Niagara

All money stays local, making it possible for people and families to receive care and support at no cost at end of life
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
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May Tim Hortons cookie campaign has Hospice Niagara smiling. Photo supplied

The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in May raised more than $88,800 for Hospice Niagara.

All money stays local, making it possible for people and families to receive care and support at no cost at end of life and while grieving a death, a news release said.

“It’s wonderful how buying a cookie can have such a big impact,” says Alicia Merry, Director of Marketing, Communications and Fund Development at Hospice Niagara. “The generosity of our community and Tim Hortons restaurant owners will ensure that people and families receive exceptional care.”

Here is the breakdown of dollars raised for Hospice Niagara, by the community: Welland: $63,187.82; Fort Erie, Crystal Beach and Stevensville: $25,634.58 Total: $88,822.40

"We're so proud and humbled that Tims guests have once again shown incredible support for our Smile Cookie campaign and important charities and community groups where they live, by helping us raise a record-breaking $19.7 million," said Tim Hortons President Axel Schwan.