September 16, 2011/-KINGSTON, ON – Starting Monday, September 19th there will be even more smiling faces throughout Kingston Tim Hortons restaurants. For seven days, guests can purchase a special smiling chocolate chip cookie for $1.00 plus tax, all proceeds will be donated to University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF).  In 2010, Tim Hortons & their guests raised $32,500 for the Foundation.  Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners are hopeful that their guests will help to raise even more funds for this year’s program.    

“Tim Hortons restaurants are thrilled to help bring smiles to the patients and families who will benefit from the improvement of local health services in the Kingston area,” says Sherri Agnew, representing Tim Hortons Kingston.  “The success of the Smile Cookie program grows every year.  On behalf of all the Kingston Tim Hortons Owners and team members, I would like to thank our loyal Tim Hortons guests for their continued generosity and support of this meaningful cause.”

Denise Cumming, Executive Director for UHKF, says the hospital and UHKF staff who volunteer on the Smile Cookie launch day look forward to it every year.  “It’s a wonderful opportunity to thank the customers and the staff at all the locations in person. We are able to let them know that the funds raised through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign are a huge help to KGH in providing outstanding health care to members of our community.”

About UHKF
University Hospitals Kingston Foundation is the fundraising arm for Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital and Providence Care.  Created in 2005, the Foundation raises money for programs, equipment, education and research that benefit the 500,000 people in Kingston and Southeastern Ontario served by the three teaching hospitals.
To find out more about giving opportunities or to make a donation call 613-549-5452 or toll free 866-549-5452 or visit uhkf.ca to donate online

Tim Hortons Inc. Overview
Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes coffee and donuts, premium coffees, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches and fresh baked goods. As of April 4th, 2010, Tim Hortons had 3,596 systemwide restaurants, including 3,029 in Canada and 567 in the United States. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons-invest.com