Cop on Top nets $44,000 for Special Olympics

Over $40,000 was raised during this year’s Cop on Top fundraiser to support Special Olympics West Hawaii and East Hawaii.

Hawaii Police Department officers spent three days atop scaffolding in late August at Walmart locations in Hilo and Kailua-Kona to collect donations from the community for Special Olympics, as well as to raise awareness of the program that provides year-round sports programs for athletes.

“The Hawaii Police Department would like thank our Big Island communities for helping to make the recent Cop on Top fundraiser a huge success. Our Special Olympics delegations are extremely grateful for such a tremendous show of support in the 19th year the event has been held on island,” police said in a media release.

Special Olympics East Hawaii raised $23,000 and Special Olympics West Hawaii raised $21,000.

“We are truly humbled by our community’s support, which will directly benefit Special Olympics Hawaii and their efforts to provide year-round sports programs for athletes, including opportunities to participate in regional and national competitions,” police added.

For more information, visit http://sohawaii.org.