KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Police Department officers are set to climb atop 10-foot scaffolds where they will stay for three days to raise funds for Special Olympics Hawaii.
The annual “Cop on Top” fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics athletes will be held at the Kailua-Kona Walmart from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Officers in East Hawaii will simultaneously be seeking donations at the Hilo Walmart.
Over the years, the efforts of Hawaii Police Department’s officers have raised $270,000 to help provide year-round sports training and competitions to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This event is the largest Special Olympics fundraiser of the year, and 15 percent of last year’s annual budget was raised through this one event alone.
Special Olympics Hawaii provides programs for all athletes, free of charge. Since 2001, Cop on Top has raised more than $3,102,119 for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes statewide.
During this year’s event, there will be numerous great incentives through donations made by many local sponsors. Special Olympics Hawaii will also be giving away visors, caps, and T-shirts to those who donate.
“We are excited to return as a site sponsor for Cop on Top and support the incredible efforts of our local law enforcement to raise awareness for athletes with intellectual disabilities,” said Lance McAlister, Walmart Hawaii market manager.
To make a donation, contact Officer William Vickery, Area II Community Policing, at 326-4646, ext. 257, or william.vickery@hawaiicounty.gov. To make a donation in East Hawaii, contact Officer Shea Nactor, Administrative Services Section, at shea.nactor@hawaiicounty.gov or 961-3066.
Info: Call Special Olympcs Hawaii at 943-8808 or visit www.specialolympicshawaii.org.