Officers from the Hawaii Police Department raised a total of $49,074 during the 2018 Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawaii on from Aug. 16-18.
Officers from the Hawaii Police Department raised a total of $49,074 during the 2018 Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawaii on from Aug. 16-18.
For three consecutive days, law enforcement officers spent their off-duty time perched on top of 14-foot scaffolding at the Walmarts in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, raising awareness for Special Olympics Hawaii within the community.
Through the years, the efforts of Hawaii Police Department’s officers have raised $270,000 to help provide year-round sports training and competitions to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This event is the largest Special Olympics fundraiser of the year, and 15 percent of last year’s annual budget was raised through this one event alone.
This is the 16th year the Hawaii Police Department has sponsored this event, which includes participation from law enforcement officers at the county, state and federal levels throughout the state.
East Hawaii officers raised $18,873, while West Hawaii officers collected $30,201, which will be used for Special Olympics athletes in those respective delegations.
“The outpouring of support and positivity from our communities and sponsors is amazing,” said Sgt. Jason Grouns. “Our Special Olympics athletes are beyond grateful. Mahalo to all who continue to support such a worthy and important organization.”
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