A mountain of sweet treats was purchased this past spring as Red Deer residents raised more than $80,000 during the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign.
The funds will go directly toward helping struggling readers reach their potential through Reading College, a project of the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools.
Reading College, held each July, provides students with identified reading gaps an incredible summer experience that builds their skills, confidence and love of reading.
Students leave the program with stronger reading and writing abilities and a solid foundation for success in school and life. Now in its 14th year, 1,000 students have graduated from Reading College.
“We continue to be amazed by the generosity of our community and the partnership with Tim Hortons,” said Kristine Plastow, board chair of the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools.
“These dollars directly impact kids who need extra support to become confident readers. The difference this program makes is life-changing.”
For more information on Reading College, visit the Red Deer Public Schools website.
With information from Red Deer Public Schools.
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