Mystic Pizza to Hold Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics, Hosted by Groton Police

MYSTIC, CT – Officers with the Groton Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Mystic Pizza on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Mystic Pizza is located at 56 West Main Street in Groton. To find out more, please visit the organization's website or email specialolympicsct@soct.org.

During the event, officers will assist restaurant staff in taking orders and serving meals to restaurant patrons. At the end of the event, all tips the officers receive for their efforts will go to Special Olympics Connecticut to support its year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes of all abilities.

Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.

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, and Jail N’ Bail fundraisers.

In addition, each year in June, over 1,500 officers and athletes carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" through hundreds of cities and towns across the state, covering over 530 miles over three days. The runners run the “Final Leg” and light the ceremonial cauldron during Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games.

Image via Special Olympics Connecticut.