A Sweet Reason to Smile: Smile Cookie Campaign Returns in Support of Local Health Care

April 16, 2026

From April 27 to May 3, there’s a delicious way to give back to local health care. The annual Smile Cookie campaign is returning to Tim Hortons in Fort Frances, with 100 per cent of proceeds supporting Riverside Health Care’s Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS! campaign.

The classic chocolate chunk Smile Cookie will be hand-decorated by Riverside team members with an iconic icing smile, adding a personal touch to every cookie. Each cookie is available for $2, with every dollar going directly toward bringing advanced diagnostic imaging equipment, including the district’s first MRI, closer to home for patients and families across the Rainy River District.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Tim Hortons for once again partnering with us, and especially excited that 100 per cent of proceeds will be supporting our campaign,” said Holly Kaemingh, Director of Fundraising at Riverside Health Care. “Every cookie purchased helps us move closer to our goal of enhancing diagnostic services right here in our communities.”

In addition to individual purchases, Smile Cookies will once again be available for bulk orders, with delivery offered to local businesses throughout the district - making it easy for workplaces to take part and share smiles with staff and clients alike.

The Smile Cookie campaign is a national initiative, with nearly 700 charities, hospitals, and community programs benefiting across Canada. Locally, every cookie sold in Fort Frances stays in the community, directly supporting Riverside’s campaign to improve access to care and reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for diagnostic services.

Individuals, businesses, and organizations interested in placing bulk orders or arranging delivery can contact Holly Kaemingh, Director of Fundraising, at 807-274-6635 or h.kaemingh@rhcf.on.ca

Whether you’re picking up a single treat or ordering for your whole team, there’s no sweeter way to make a difference - one cookie, one smile, and one step closer to better care, close to home.