Thank You, Winners and HomeSense for a decade of dreams come true!

Another record-breaking campaign in 2009 – this partnership in support of Sunshine kids keeps getting better throughout the years!

Winners and HomeSense, in partnership with The Sunshine Foundation of Canada, raised an incredible $437,699 during the 10th annual ‘Buy Some Sunshine’ campaign. Funds raised during the month-long campaign go towards fulfilling dreams for kids throughout Canada living with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.

The ‘Buy Some Sunshine’ campaign launched on June 8 with Associates from the 250 Winners and HomeSense store locations across Canada inviting customers to purchase a ‘sun’ decal to support dreams for Sunshine kids.

“With 250 Winners and HomeSense stores across Canada, we have a great opportunity to help raise awareness for this important organization, and to bring dreams to life for children in the communities we serve across Canada,” says Shannon Johnson, spokesperson for Winners Merchants International.

“Our Associates and customers look forward to this campaign every summer,” continues Johnson. “They are inspired by the courage and determination these kids show in facing their challenges. It is deeply rewarding for all of us to know that we can shine a light on the lives of these children by giving them some special times to cherish.”

Since 1999, Winners customers and employees have raised more than $3.5 million for Sunshine kids, bringing hope, warmth and happy memories to the lives of hundreds of children by fulfilling their most cherished dreams.

“Sunshine is deeply grateful for the wonderful legacy of caring that Winners Merchants International has shown for Sunshine kids and families over the past decade,” says Nancy Sutherland, National Executive Director of The Sunshine Foundation of Canada.

Sunshine Dreams are as unique as the child who dreams them, ranging from family trips to exciting destinations, meetings with a favourite celebrity, and gifts like adapted computers or recreational wheelchairs. Sunshine Dreams have a powerful impact upon the lives of children who face special challenges, creating hope, self-esteem, and treasured memories to last a lifetime.

As Sunshine looks forward to another decade of partnering to make ‘dreams come true’, we reflect on the past ten years of success and extend our warmest ‘thanks’ to Winners and HomeSense stores, as well as each and every Associate and customer who supports the ‘Buy Some Sunshine’ campaign, for the lasting difference they are making in the lives of Sunshine kids.

Winners and HomeSense are a division of Winners Merchants International L.P. owned by The TJX Companies, Inc., the world’s largest off-price retailer. With over 250 stores nationwide, Winners and HomeSense offer Canadians brand name and designer fashions and home décor at up to 60% less than department and specialty stores, every day. For more information, please visit www.winners.ca or www.homesense.ca.

Sunshine Dreams from Coast to Coast!

Thank You, Winners and HomeSense for a decade of dreams come true!