Slices for Smiles Foundation

The Slices for Smiles Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organization that supports charitable initiatives, particularly focusing on children's welfare. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency under the business registration number 829610815RR0001.

Purpose and Activities

The foundation aims to collect proceeds from charity events and distribute them to other charitable causes. Notably, it has been involved in collaborations with Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 for the "Slices for Smiles" campaign, which started in 2007. This campaign has been instrumental in raising funds for children's causes and organizations such as the Children's Miracle Network. By 2019, the Slices for Smiles program had raised over $3 million for these causes.

Collaborations and Events

One of the prominent events associated with the foundation is the annual distribution of heart-shaped pizzas during specific campaigns. A portion of the proceeds from these pizzas is donated to local children's hospitals. The program encourages community engagement, with participants invited to share their experiences on social media.

Impact and Partnerships

The Slices for Smiles Foundation partners with well-known charities, including the Children's Miracle Network, which supports 170 member hospitals across North America, with 14 located in Canada. The donations collected by the Slices for Smiles campaign help improve healthcare services and environments for children in local communities.

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