Join Officers from Enfield Police Department at The Country Diner in Support of Special Olympics Connecticut
Officers take off the Badges and tie on the aprons for Tip-a-Cop
March 20, 2013 – The Enfield Police Department and The Country Diner have teamed up to support Special Olympics Connecticut’s (SOCT) Tip-a-Cop. Come enjoy officers taking orders instead of giving orders all for a very special organization. Don’t miss out on this one of a kind experience where the officers serve you!
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What: Tip-A-Cop
When: April 13, 2013
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7:00am – 11:00am
Where: The Country Diner
111 Hazard Ave
Enfield, CT
Who: Enfield Police Department and SOCT
Of Note: Serving the public takes on new meaning at this Tip-a-Cop to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. During the fundraiser, Police Officers will serve customers at The Country Diner. Don’t miss out on this one of a kind opportunity.
- 100% of the proceeds go to Special Olympics Connecticut.
- Tip-a-Cop fundraiser’s fall under the Law Enforcement Torch Run program.
About the Special Olympics Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run®
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut is one of the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles. This year-round program involves law enforcement officers from across the state who volunteer their time to raise awareness and funds through events including Tip-a-Cops, Cop-on-Tops, Jail N’ Bails. In 2012, the Torch Run raised over $500,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut.
In addition, on June 5, 6, and 7, 2013, over 1,500 officers and athletes will carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" - as they do every year - through hundreds of cities and towns across the state, covering over 530 miles. The runners will reach Southern Connecticut State University where they’ll be part of Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games, June 7-9, 2013.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Sponsors:
Whelen Engineering, Dream Ride 2013, Adams Hometown Markets / IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Papa’s Dodge and JN Phillips Auto Glass.
About the Special Olympics Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run®
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut is one of the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles. This year-round program involves law enforcement officers from across the state who volunteer their time to raise awareness and funds through events including Tip-a-Cops, Cop-on-Tops, Jail N’ Bails. In 2012, the Torch Run raised over $500,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut.
In addition, on June 5, 6, and 7, 2013, over 1,500 officers and athletes will carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" - as they do every year - through hundreds of cities and towns across the state, covering over 530 miles. The runners will reach Southern Connecticut State University where they’ll be part of Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games, June 7-9, 2013.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Sponsors:
Whelen Engineering, Dream Ride 2013, Adams Hometown Markets / IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Papa’s Dodge and JN Phillips Auto Glass.
Special Olympics Connecticut – Celebrating 45 Years
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for close to 15,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities.
Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Connecticut Light & Power/Yankee Gas/Western Massachusetts Electric (Northeast Utilities Companies), Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut, TD Bank, United Technologies and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New England, Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company, Dunkin’ Donuts, Graebel Van Lines, Guida’s Milk and Ice Cream, Marcus Communications, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and Worx Branding & Advertising.
