Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign Raises $12,992

December 01, 2025

Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce the results of this year’s Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign, which generated an impressive $12,992 in total local sales. Half of all proceeds, $6,496, will directly support Riverside’s Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS! campaign, helping bring advanced diagnostic imaging services to the Rainy River District. The remaining $6,496 will support Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.

From November 17 to 23, Tim Hortons guests in Fort Frances rallied behind the campaign, exceeding last year’s local cookie sales. Smiles were shared throughout the district as numerous businesses, schools, community groups, and residents placed large orders for pickup and delivery.

A special highlight of the week included members of Riverside’s frontline staff and management team joining Tim Hortons employees in-store to help decorate cookies. Staff also assisted with deliveries across Fort Frances and west to Rainy River (with many stops in between), bringing festive cheer and freshly decorated treats to workplaces, partners, and supporters.

“We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support shown during this year’s campaign,” said Holly Kaemingh, Riverside’s Director of Fundraising. “Every Smile Cookie purchased helps bring essential diagnostic tools, like our district’s first MRI, one step closer to home. We extend our sincere thanks to the Tim Hortons Organization, our local restaurant owners, their dedicated team members, our staff who volunteered their time, and everyone who placed orders, making this past week such a tremendous success. This truly reflects the spirit of our community.”

During an official cheque presentation, team members from the Fort Frances Tim Hortons location joined Riverside Health Care staff to celebrate the campaign’s success. The group gathered, all smiles, to recognize the meaningful impact this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie campaign will have, not only in supporting Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, but also in advancing diagnostic imaging services for patients across the district. Together, we are building Tomorrow’s Riverside, Today.