Alsip Police To Sell Merchandise To Benefit Special Olympics

ALSIP, IL – After the coronavirus pandemic not only canceled the annual Special Olympics IllinoisSummer Games, but a pair of fundraising efforts that involve local law enforcement agencies, the Alsip Police Department is still attempting to do its part to bring awareness to a worth-while cause.

The department normally participates in two Special Olympics fundraisers, including the Cop On The Rooftop initiative and the Torch Run, which in itself, has raised nearly $55 million for Special Olympics since 1986 and which involves 3,000 officers carrying an Olympic-style torch more than 1,500 miles to raise awareness for Special Olympics.

In lieu of the canceled fundraisers, the Alsip Police Department has designated four Saturdays in August and September to sell Torch Run merchandise. All profits will be turned over to Special Olympics Illinois.

The sale of various merchandise – including T-shirts, baseball caps and commemorative pins – as well as raffle tickets for big-screen television sets and a 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide will take place from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Aug. 8 and 22nd and Sept. 12th and 26th. The Police Department will have a booth set up in front of the Village garage located at 12250 S. Orchard Ave. across the street from the Lane School Early Childhood Center.

Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.