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Payworks employees across Canada showed their support for Tim Hortons® Camp Day® and the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation (THCF) by rolling up their sleeves to work behind the counter and participating in other restaurant activities for the fifth year in a row!
Camp Day is the one day each year when every penny from coffee sales at participating Tim Hortons restaurants is donated to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. The event is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraising initiative. Last year alone, Camp Day raised $13.7 million to help send more than 20,000 children on a camping adventure. In the past 26 years, more than $200 million has been raised, providing more than 250,000 kids with the opportunity to build strengths and discover their potential through a THCF camp experience.
This year, Payworks volunteers in Langley, Maple Ridge, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, Orangeville, and Bridgewater worked behind the counter, in the drive-thru, or facilitated camp-inspired games to raise funds.
"There was a buzz of excitement and non-stop activity as the Tim Hortons’ staff and customers all happily worked toward the goal of raising money for thousands of children to attend camp this summer. I was quickly put to work making coffee, which is much harder than it looks,” said Payworks Toronto Sales Representative Tara Beardmore.
“I very much appreciate that Payworks provides us with opportunities like today to get involved and further connect with the initiatives we support as a company, like the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation,” said Payworks Director, Quality, Willie Malcolm. “I am always proud to Pay It Forward and represent Payworks in the community.”
"I truly felt it was a great experience. I was working the drive-thru in Windsor (Ontario). I really learned how much hard work is involved to get your order right at Tim Hortons," said Toronto Sales Representative Steve Chretien.
For the third year, Tim Hortons patrons were also able to purchase a limited edition Camp Day bracelet at participating restaurants for just $2. They were available in four different colours. Payworks purchased one bracelet for each of its staff from coast to coast.
In April 2014, Payworks announced its national partnership with the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation (THCF). Founded in 1974, THCF is a non-profit charitable organization committed to providing enriched and memorable camp experiences that build essential life skills for youth from low-income families. The Foundation’s funding comes from Tim Hortons Camp Day, fundraising activities, special events, and year-round public donations collected through counter and drive-thru coin boxes, as well as other donations.
To see more pictures of Payworks participation in Camp Day 2018, visit our Facebook page.
