A cheque was presented to the Lethbridge Family Centre on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the Tim Hortons at 2720 Fairway Road South. (Photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet with files from Christian Oldale

Smile Cookie campaign helps raise funds for Lethbridge Family Centre

May 30, 2024 | 2:16 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Over $50,000 was raised in cookie sales for a local cause as part of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign.

The campaign ran from April 29 to May 5, 2024 and in Lethbridge, supported Family Centre, a nonprofit working to provide support for families, children and youth in the region.

A cheque was presented to Family Centre representatives on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Maral Kiani Tari, executive director for Family Centre, says funds raised will go a long way in helping with their programs and events.

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“There has been a lack in programming for our male and father figures in Lethbridge and this program is aimed to bridge that gap and be able to support our fathers, their children and their families,” she remarks..

Kiani Tari says programs like this help in a child’s social development.

“This funding and the support from everyone that participated helps to be able to actually move the needle and really push through that prevention and early intervention,” she adds.

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