'Coffee For Champions' Returns Aug. 20 With Buffalo Grove Police

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Though the name may have changed, the reason behind the annual event has not. "Coffee For Champions," formerly called "Cop On A Rooftop," returns throughout Illinois on Friday, Aug. 20, including in Buffalo Grove.

The fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois will run from 5 a.m. to noon at two Dunkin' Donuts locations — 1149 McHenry Road and 245 McHenry Road.

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Dunkin' with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. This event has been a huge success over the years. More than $5.75 million has been raised in Illinois, according to the Special Olympics Illinois website.

Law enforcement officers will be at more than 300 Dunkin’ location across the state to rally the communities in support of their local Special Olympics athletes.

We can smell the coffee now! Can't wait to see everyone out at @dunkindonuts on August 20. Thank you to @IllinoisLETR for your continued support ️#CoffeeforChampions https://t.co/Y3XfqQbL9T
— Special Olympics Illinois (@SO_Illinois) August" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/SO_Illinoi... 11, 2021

Each guest who makes a donation to the Torch Run will receive a coupon for a free donut. Guests who donate $10 or more will receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mug (while supplies last) and a coupon for a free medium hot coffee. This year’s goal is to raise more than $870,000 for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.

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