Annual Special Olympics Donut Begins Today at Local Tim Hortons

Runs Feb. 2-4, with 100% of proceeds donated to Special Olympics Canada

Brockville – Please stop by a local Tim Hortons and purchase a Tim Hortons limited edition Special Olympics donut today until Sunday, February 4th all in support of Brockville & Area Special Olympics.

Athletes will be at Tim Hortons, Prescott, Edward St & Tim Hortons, Brockville, Parkdale Ave on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm each day.

Please stop by and get your picture with a donut and an athlete to show your support for Special Olympics.

For orders of 6 or more donuts, you need to order 48 hours before pickup.

Each year, 100 percent of the proceeds from each Special Olympics Donut sold are donated to Special Olympics Canada to help athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities access more opportunities to reach their full potential in sports and in life.

We’re proud to continue our long-standing support of Special Olympics Canada and will be cheering on all the athletes who will be competing at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary in a few weeks,” says Axel Schwan, President of Tim Hortons.

“Together, through the sale of each Special Olympics Donut, we can help make a difference in the lives of athletes who deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential.”

The Special Olympics Donut can be purchased at participating Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada Feb. 2 through Feb. 4. The Special Olympics Donut is a delicious chocolate cake ring donut with white fondant, coloured sprinkles and whipped topping. The multi-coloured design was inspired by the themes of diversity and inclusion that are central to the Special Olympics mission.

“We are grateful to have Tim Hortons support of our community sports programming and competition opportunities that enrich the lives of more than 42,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities nationwide,” says Gail Hamamoto, Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Canada. “We look forward to seeing Canadians showcase their belief in inclusion by visiting their local Tim Hortons to purchase a Special Olympics Donut from February 2-4. Together we are creating more inclusive communities across Canada.”

This year’s Special Olympics Canada Winter Games are taking place in Calgary from Feb. 27 through March 2. The five-day competition will host more than 810 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, over 410 Special Olympics coaches and support staff, more than 1,200 volunteers, and over 1,000 family members. The Games will include competitions in eight sports: floor hockey, five-pin bowling, alpine skiing, curling, cross-country skiing, figure skating, speed skating and snowshoeing.