2000 hits +10 smiles: "just makes you feel a little bit better about the state of the world"

A big Operation for the return of SmileOperation and our 2000th hit! Occuring September 23, 2009. =) Keep smiling



1 large coffee = $1.64
1 Smile = Priceless
$2.00 to get that coffee = a little extra CHANGE for the world

Tim Hortons - Commerce Place - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
10 SmileOperation cards handed out

Example of the impact from this operation I received in SmileOperation email!

Sunday Smiles

Everytime you smile at someone, its an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing ~ Mother Teresa

October 21th 2007


-Cost of a large double double: $1.60, Cost of a smile? Free...-

Tim Hortons: 101-10150 Jasper Avenue - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Here three coffee orders were paid for. Spread the smiles! =)

Tim Hortons: Edmonton City Centre 2nd Floor P209 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Here an entired lineup was graced by Smile Operation as well as a few outliers. In total one breakfast and 7 coffee's were paid for! Pass it on!

Today the catch phrase seemed to be "Why?", I like it better when I hear "Wow" because my mind always wants to reply, "Why not?" There's plenty of good in the world, let's collect it... plant it and let it grow.

First-step outside Edmonton

If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine. ~Author Unknown

October 19th 2007


-Take a second, wake up, enjoy life-

Tim Hortons: Gasoline Alley - Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
10 dollars was left in addition to a purchased coffee at this Tim Hortons. 5 Cards were issued, let's wake up to a better place and spread the smiles!

-Take a second, enjoy the view-

Calgary Tower - 101 - 9th Avenue SW - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Three loonies were taped to cards and left on the observation deck of the Calgary Tower next to the machines. Hopefully a better look was taken at the world. =)

-Smiles can fill you up as well, nourish your soul-

Devonian Gardens - Eaton Centre - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Two loonies were left in the machine for fish food. Hope it spread smiles to the fish as well.

-Deliver a smile-

Paper Root Studios - Eaton Center - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A card being purchased was paid for by Smile Operation, hopefully they're sharing a smile.

First Operations

Everyone smiles in the same language. ~Author Unknown

The initial operations were initiated on:

September 17th 2007
Tim Hortons: 8427 112 Street - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Here three Smile Operations occurred, covering 3 orders.

University of Alberta Hospital - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Here a stuffed lion was given to a child.

October 1st 2007
University of Alberta Hospital - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Here a stuffed teddy bear was given to a child issued with a note.



-Happy Thanksgiving, you never know when all you take for granted is gone =) -
-Happy Thanksgiving, you have plenty to be thankful for! -
-Happy Thanksgiving, be thankful, it is warm inside, beautiful out. Warm another inside, they'll be thankful-
-Happy Thanksgiving, be thankful for life, friends and family! -
-Happy Thanksgiving, give thanks and good deeds, it could be worse-

October 8th (Thanksgiving) 2007
Tim Hortons: 101-10150 Jasper Avenue - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Here 12 Smile Cookies were purchased and handed out.

Tim Hortons: Edmonton City Centre 2nd Floor P209 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Here 5 coffee's were anonymously paid for and these were issued with notes on napkins.