Donut Day is a fun and meaningful way for Unified Champion Schools to celebrate inclusion and support Special Olympics Ontario. From January 31 to February 2, students, teachers, and families can participate by enjoying specially designed donuts from Tim Hortons, hosting inclusive activities, and spreading awareness in their communities. While the campaign runs for three days, Friday, January 31, is the designated school day for Donut Day activities, focusing on whole school engagement—an essential pillar of Unified Champion Schools—to ensure everyone is involved.
Download the pre-order form to order donuts for your school.
Tip: Plan ahead by estimating the number of donuts needed for students, staff, and classrooms. Encourage students to contribute $2 each to help cover the cost and support the fundraiser.
Promote Donut Day
Use our Canva templates and create social media posts to spread awareness in your community!
Download posters and take-home flyers to share with students and staff.
Tip: Send an email or newsletter to families explaining Donut Day and encouraging participation.
Plan Your Activities
Review the ideas in this guide and decide how your school will celebrate!
Tip: Assign roles to staff and volunteers to help with setup, classroom activities, and photo-taking.
Donuts for Inclusion - 5 minute Lesson
What You'll Need:
- Download the Special Olympics Powerpoint slides for a 5 minute lesson on inclusion.
- Special Olympics Donuts for students to enjoy during the lesson.
How it Works:
- Download the Special Olympics Powerpoint slides for a 5 minute lesson on inclusion.
- Special Olympics Donuts for students to enjoy during the lesson.
- Wrap up with a donut-themed class photo!
Donut Wall Photo Activity
What You'll Need:
- Download the printable donut colouring pages and photo props
- Use a blank wall or bulletin board for your display.
- Art supplies: markers, crayons, etc.
How it Works:
- Decorate the Wall with student artwork and Special Olympics posters.
- Set up a photo booth area for students and teachers to pose with their donuts.
- Share photos on social media with the hashtag #ChooseToInclude and tag @SpecialOlympicsOntario and @SOOSchoolChamps
Photo Contest
- Take a creative group photo or classroom shot celebrating Donut Day.
- Submit your photo for a chance to win a $100 Tim Hortons Gift Card!
- Share your photos on social media and enter them through our contest form below for a chance to win!
- Click here to view full contest details.
Plan a Visit to Your Local Tim Hortons
- Make Donut Day even more exciting by visiting a nearby Tim Hortons store with your school!
- What’s Included: enjoy delicious donuts together, capture memorable photos with your group, and engage with Tim Hortons staff and customers to show your support for Special Olympics Ontario.
- How to Request a Visit? Use the form below to submit your request, and Special Olympics Ontario will coordinate with a nearby store to finalize the details.
What to do if your school has a PA Day
No school? No problem! Here’s how to make the most of Donut Day:
- Take-Home Flyers: Send home informational flyers with students before the PA day, encouraging families to participate.
- Visit Tim Hortons with Your School Sports Team or Club: Organize a casual outing for your school’s sports teams or clubs to visit Tim Hortons together. Don’t forget to take a photo for the Provincial Photo Contest!
- Encourage Families to Participate: Encourage families to visit Tim Hortons together and support the campaign by purchasing donuts. Share reminders via email or your school’s social media.
- Enter the Photo Contest from Home: Students and families can still join the fun! Snap a photo celebrating inclusion and submit it to the contest. Click here to enter!
- Plan a Post-PA Day Celebration: Host your Donut Day activities when students return to school, featuring classroom lessons and a donut-themed celebration.
Find a Tim's Near You!
Locate a nearby Tim Hortons to grab your donuts between February 2nd and 4th!
While all Tim Hortons outlets are expected to offer the Special Olympics Donuts, it's advisable to secure your desired location by filling out a pre-order request form or by calling the desired location. (read instructions on how to submit your pre-order form, and click the button below to download the form)
Click on "View larger map" or "Tim Hortons Store Locator" to find your nearest location!
Have a question? Check out the FAQ section!
Everything you need to support the Campaign!
Access everything you need to make Donut Day a success at your school:
Learn more about the Campaign!
For more details about the Tim Hortons x Special Olympics Ontario Donut Campaign, visit the Full Campaign Page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need additional resources, please reach out:
Jayden Miller-Boothe, Manager of School & Youth Programs
jaydenm@specialolympicsontario.com
Hayley Plante, Manager of Brand and Communications
hayleyp@specialolympicsontario.com
Thank you for supporting Special Olympics Ontario and helping us spread the message of inclusion through Unified Champion Schools. Your participation in Donut Day is creating meaningful opportunities for athletes across the province.