Tim Hortons gift cards program for Canadian troops in Afghanistan a success, Toronto EMS says
Posted December 17, 2009 10:45 am.
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A drive to send Tim Hortons gift cards to Canadian troops in Afghanistan has been a success, according to Toronto EMS.
At the end of October, EMS teams asked people for their help in sending these Christmas “thank you” gifts to the troops, and 680News listeners came through.
EMS had a great idea they called “Share a Cup With a Brave Canuck.” They asked people to buy a $10 Tim Hortons gift card, write a message of thanks on it and then send it to EMS, who would ship them to Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, who have a Tim’s on base.
After 680News aired the appeal, Ric Rangel-Bron, manager of operations at EMS, told 680News the cards just flowed in.
“We have heard from virtually everybody who called in and sent the letter that they actually heard it on 680News,” Ric Rangel-Bron said.
Everyone from all walks of life pitched in the drive and sent warm messages.
“[…] One that really stands out in my mind is actually from a six-year-old, who says, ‘Hi, my name is Kevin, I really appreciate what you soldiers are doing. I love you, come home safe’ […] it’s amazing,” he added.
The final results of the drive will be announced later on Thursday, but it’s not too late to get involved.
You can send your Tim Hortons cards to:
Share A Cup With A Brave Canuck! Challenge
Toronto Emergency Medical Services
4330 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M3H 5R9
For more details on the drive, go to: www.shareacup.ca
