Brookfield police brought out their canine officer to help with fundraising efforts for the Special Olympics. (Photo by Steven Lifka
Police team up with Dunkin’ Donuts to support Special Olympics
Officers from more than 300 police departments across Illinois turned out in force at local Dunkin’ Donut shops on August 20 to help raise money for Special Olympics Illinois and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The annual event changed its name this year from Cop on Top to Coffee For Champions to better reflect the nature of the fundraiser. The effort raised more than $500,000 for Special Olympics.
Bridgeview police collected money in two locations. Officers could be found at the Dunkin’ at 80th and Harlem in Burbank as well as the one just east of Roberts Road in Bridgeview. (Photo by Don Pointer)
Willow Springs police were joined by Mayor Melissa Neddermeyer (far left) when they stopped at the Dunkin’ Donuts to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois and the Law Enforcement Torch Run last Friday. They raised more than $6,600. (Supplied photo)
Justice police collected donations for the Special Olympics at the new Dunkin’ on Archer Avenue. (Photo by Don Pointer)
Police Chief Joe Ford was one of the police officers raising money for Special Olympics in Countryside. (Supplied photo)
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