Throughout suburbs, cops raise the roof for Special Olympics
Hundreds of law enforcement officers all over the suburbs are staking out Dunkin' Donuts rooftops this morning to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois - hoping to beat last year's statewide total of $540,000 collected.
In what in an annual tradition, suburban officers join other cops from around the state on top of Dunkin' Donuts, calling on customers below to donate to the cause.
Illinois law enforcement is so dedicated to Special Olympics that it has its own fundraising arm, called the Torch Run.
For participating Cop on a Rooftop locations, visit www.facebook.com/DunkinChicago or www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsIllinois.
Amy Seng, of Arlington Heights, donates to Special Olympics Friday morning. Cameron Eugenis, chief of investigations for the Illinois Attorney General volunteered his time collecting money at the Rand Road Dunkin' Donuts Cop on Rooftop event in Arlington Heights.
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Arlington Heights Sgt. Stephanie Mack takes a break from playing the bagpipes atop the Dunkin' Donuts on Rand Road in Arlington Heights.
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Gilberts Police Lt. Mike Joswick takes a break atop the Dunkin' Donuts Friday during Cop on a Rooftop at the Gilberts Mobil Mart.
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Gilberts Police Sgt. Jack Rood, left, and Officer Mike Izydorski talk to a donor during Friday's Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois at Dunkin' Donuts at the Gilberts Mobil Mart.
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Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comLake Zurich Police Sgt. Scott Pavlock, left, and Police Chief Steven Husak were perched on the rooftop of the Dunkin' Donuts on Rand Road Friday morning to raise money for Special Olympics.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comSharon Sweeney of Lake Zurich, left, donates money to Lake Zurich Police Officer Andrew Heer, right, and Special Olympics Global Messenger Kyle Tuckey of Lake Zurich as Lake Zurich police officers took up tactical positions on the rooftop of the Dunkin' Donuts on Rand Road Friday morning to raise money for Special Olympics.
Glendale Heights police officer Christopher Parsons sips his coffee during the annual Dunkin' Donuts Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser in unincorporated Glendale Heights for Special Olympics.
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