…to create Special Olympics Donut for Global Day of Inclusion. Help support Special Olympics athletes by purchasing the Special Olympics Donut on July 20 – all proceeds support Special Olympics programs nationwide.
● On Saturday, July 20, Tim Hortons and Special Olympics Canada are releasing a limited edition donut to support and celebrate Global Day of Inclusion
● Global Day of Inclusion began in 2018 and together Tim Hortons and Special Olympics Canada are raising awareness to empower 47,500 Canadians with intellectual disabilities to reach their full potential
● This year’s donut was created by 26‐year‐old Special Olympics athlete Tori Ranson, whose creation was chosen from more than 400 submissions.
● Tori’s donut features a cruller sliced in half and filled with whipped topping and is decorated with vanilla fondant and red sprinkles.
● Tori is an active member of the Georgetown and Milton Special Olympics clubs.
Facts
● On July 20, guests can purchase a Special Olympics Donut at participating restaurants with all proceeds going towards Special Olympics in Canada
● Tim Hortons has been a proud national partner of Special Olympics Canada since 2016
● Tim Hortons is the Lead Corporate Sponsor of Special Olympics Canada’s youth programs Active Start, for 2‐ to 6‐year‐olds, and FUNdamentals, for 7‐ to 12‐year‐olds
● There are more than 47,500 children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability currently participating in Special Olympics programming
● The second annual Global Day of Inclusion will rally the world to #ChooseToInclude, so all people are included and recognized for what they CAN do, instead of what they can’t
Join the Day of Inclusion Conversation
● Share a picture of your Special Olympics Donut on social with hashtag #ChooseToInclude and tagging @SpecialOCanada and @TimHortons for a chance to win.
● Solo posts have a chance to win a $50 TimCard and sports team posts have a chance to win a $100 TimCard
