Elgin Police Officers Collect Donations For Special Olympics During Cop On A Rooftop Fundraiser

Elgin police officers stood outside Dunkin Donuts along Larkin Avenue early Friday morning to collect donations for Special Olympics Illinois from customers waiting in the drive-through.

The statewide Cop on a Rooftop event supports the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run campaign for Special Olympics Illinois.

I absolutely love this event, remarked Traci Warren of Elgin after making her donation at the Dunkin Donuts at 1500 Larkin Ave location in Elgin.

Officer Nick Slomka waved a giant inflatable doughnut from the rooftop at the Dunkin Donuts location in Palatine to grab the attention of drivers passing by.

Several local Special Olympians joined the officers in Palatine to help collect donations. Special Olympians Allison Meehan of Palatine, Katelyn Grunewald of Wauconda, and Kyle Tuckey of Palatine helped gather contributions from the community.

Customers who donated received a coupon for a free doughnut. A donation of $10 or more often included a coupon for a free medium hot or iced coffee.

Community members are encouraged to stop by for coffee, make a donation, and help support programs and opportunities for Special Olympics athletes throughout Illinois.

The Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser is an annual event that brings law enforcement and the community together to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics Illinois program.

Elgin police and Palatine police officers worked together to make the event happen across the two cities.