Nearly 80,000 Special Olympics Donuts were purchased in support of Canadians with intellectual disabilities

Tim Hortons presents a Day of Inclusion cheque to Special Olympics.

Thanks to Tim Hortons and Canadians across the country, more than $121,000 was raised for Special Olympics athletes on Day of Inclusion.

Saturday July 21, 2018 was a day to celebrate Special Olympics’ 50th anniversary and help create a world where all people are recognized and included.

Participating was as simple as grabbing your morning coffee!

That Saturday, Canadians were asked to visit their local Tim Hortons to buy a Special Olympics Donut (only available July 21!), created by our very own 14-year-old Special Olympics Alberta athlete Savannah Lussier!

The proceeds from the nearly 80,000 Special Olympics Donuts sold are now supporting our community programs and Special Olympics athletes across the country.

Thank you for making the decision to #ChooseToInclude!

PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNERS

Hundreds of Canadians participating in the Day of Inclusion Photo Challenge for the chance to win a TimCard. As part of the challenge, individuals and teams were asked to post a creative photo with their Special Olympics Donut(s) and post it to social media with #ChallengeAcceptedSOC and #ChooseToInclude.

A rugby team runs toward the camera with Special Olympics Donuts in their mouths — The Ottawa Wolves Rugby Club donated their TimCard prize to a local rugby group for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Team B.C. members pose on a dock with their Special Olympics Donuts. — Campbell River members of Team B.C. pose on a dock with their donuts.

Gemma from Ontario poses with a friend with Special Olympics Donuts and donut floaties around their waist — Gemma from Ontario got creative with the challenge.

An image of a Donut in a ziplock bag with a note. — Special Olympics Alberta athlete Leonka, delivered Special Olympics Donuts to her supporters as a thank you.