45 Culver's locations to support Special Olympics Illinois with ButterBurgers & Badges event
45 Culver's locations throughout Chicagoland are partnering with Special Olympics Illinois for the inaugural ButterBurgers & Badges fundraising event Tuesday, June 30, from 5-9 p.m.
ButterBurgers & Badges will feature local law enforcement officers providing table service for guests dining inside, and also delivering the chain's famed burgers and fresh frozen custard desserts to those visiting the drive-thru.
The officers will collect tips for their service, which along with one dollar for every purchase of any size concrete mixer, will benefit Special Olympics. In addition, local Special Olympics athletes will be on-hand to meet and greet guests and sign autographs.
ButterBurgers & Badges is part of a month-long initiative by more than 45 Culver's locations across Chicagoland that includes participating stores proudly displaying 'Change for Champions' donation canisters near counter areas.
Funds raised will help Special Olympics Illinois continue its programs that provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Culver's will continue its support of Special Olympics throughout the month as the organization approaches its Illinois Summer Games mid-June and, shortly after, when 15 athletes from Illinois head to Los Angeles for the World Games in July.
"We're excited to partner with Culver's this month on the Change for Champions and ButterBurgers and Badges event," says Dave Breen, Special Olympics Illinois President and CEO. "We appreciate the support they're providing for the Special Olympics athletes of Illinois, and we look forward to a very successful event and partnership with such a wonderful organization."
For over 30 years, Culver's guests have been treated to cooked-to-order food made with farm-fresh ingredients, served with a smile. The ever-expanding franchise system now numbers more than 500 family-owned and operated restaurants in 22 states. The restaurants' nationally-recognized customer service is based on small-town, Midwestern values, genuine friendliness and an unwavering commitment to quality. Signature items include the award-winning ButterBurger®, made from fresh, never frozen, beef, and Fresh Frozen Custard, including the famous Flavor of the Day program.
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 19 sports for nearly 22,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and nearly 21,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. If you are interested in learning more about Special Olympics Illinois, volunteering or providing financial support to help make Special Olympics programs possible, contact your local Special Olympics agency, call 800-394-0562 or visit www.soill.org.