Norwich ‘Cops on Top’ finishes on top with funds raised for Special Olympics
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NORWICH – The Norwich Cops on Top event held in August led in funds raised for the Special Olympics.
Dunkin’ Donuts and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics have joined forces to raise both awareness and funds to New York’s Special Olympics athletes for the past five years.
New York State Trooper Jeremy Hicks said he was asked to help out with the event, and retired CCSO employee Sheri Howe played an integral role.
“In this day and age with law enforcement, it is important to get out there in the community so the residents see that we care,” said Hicks. “We care about them, their children, and these athletes.”
Hicks said a donation of any dollar amount granted the visitor a coupon for a free cup of coffee or a donut. A $20 donation allowed the donor to receive a t-shirt.
Hicks confirmed Thursday that the Norwich location sold out of t-shirts at the event in four hours, quicker than in previous years. “Plus, we had double the amount of shirts than any other store,” Hicks said.
Hicks, who has been involved in law enforcement for eight years explained that events such as the Cops on Top event and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics are very important to him.
“It lets the community know that cops are more than just cops,” said Hicks. “We are out there and we support so many initiatives.”
“[Cops on Top] is a great thing and the money goes directly toward the Special Olympics of New York,” said Hicks. “I like when law enforcement is involved in things where we can be seen, and just talk to people. We like people to realize that we’re not just out there to arrest and ticket everyone. We’re people too, and we like to help people.”
Members of law enforcement, their families and friends, volunteers, and the athletes helped out that August morning to speak with the members of the community and discuss the event.
The Norwich Cops on Top event raised $4,668.42, more than $1,000 more than the second place location, Johnson City, with $3,228.10.
In total, $63,618 was raised for the Special Olympics among all of the participating locations, exceeding the goal of $45,000.
This money will be used to sponsor 160 local Special Olympics athletes.
In addition to athlete sponsorship, funds will be used for supporting local training and competition, developing education materials for our volunteer coaches, outreach to recruit more athletes, and family support.
“I’d like to extend a ‘thank you’ to the community as a whole,” said Hicks. “It says a lot about the people of our area when we can raise more money for these organizations than larger cities. We really have heart.”
Hicks – who said his favorite Dunkin’ beverage of choice is pumpkin spice – said he is looking forward to next year’s event, setting a date, and getting it promoted so that the Norwich Cops on Top can once again be on top.
“The winners here are the athletes who benefit from the funds, and the community members to rally to support them,” said Hicks.
Hicks extended gratitude to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the Norwich Police Department, as they had representatives at the event in addition to members of the New York State Police.
NORWICH – The Norwich Cops on Top event held in August led in funds raised for the Special Olympics.
Dunkin’ Donuts and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics have joined forces to raise both awareness and funds to New York’s Special Olympics athletes for the past five years.
New York State Trooper Jeremy Hicks said he was asked to help out with the event, and retired CCSO employee Sheri Howe played an integral role.
“In this day and age with law enforcement, it is important to get out there in the community so the residents see that we care,” said Hicks. “We care about them, their children, and these athletes.”
Hicks said a donation of any dollar amount granted the visitor a coupon for a free cup of coffee or a donut. A $20 donation allowed the donor to receive a t-shirt.
Hicks confirmed Thursday that the Norwich location sold out of t-shirts at the event in four hours, quicker than in previous years. “Plus, we had double the amount of shirts than any other store,” Hicks said.
Hicks, who has been involved in law enforcement for eight years explained that events such as the Cops on Top event and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics are very important to him.
“It lets the community know that cops are more than just cops,” said Hicks. “We are out there and we support so many initiatives.”
“[Cops on Top] is a great thing and the money goes directly toward the Special Olympics of New York,” said Hicks. “I like when law enforcement is involved in things where we can be seen, and just talk to people. We like people to realize that we’re not just out there to arrest and ticket everyone. We’re people too, and we like to help people.”
Members of law enforcement, their families and friends, volunteers, and the athletes helped out that August morning to speak with the members of the community and discuss the event.
The Norwich Cops on Top event raised $4,668.42, more than $1,000 more than the second place location, Johnson City, with $3,228.10.
In total, $63,618 was raised for the Special Olympics among all of the participating locations, exceeding the goal of $45,000.
This money will be used to sponsor 160 local Special Olympics athletes.
In addition to athlete sponsorship, funds will be used for supporting local training and competition, developing education materials for our volunteer coaches, outreach to recruit more athletes, and family support.
“I’d like to extend a ‘thank you’ to the community as a whole,” said Hicks. “It says a lot about the people of our area when we can raise more money for these organizations than larger cities. We really have heart.”
Hicks – who said his favorite Dunkin’ beverage of choice is pumpkin spice – said he is looking forward to next year’s event, setting a date, and getting it promoted so that the Norwich Cops on Top can once again be on top.
“The winners here are the athletes who benefit from the funds, and the community members to rally to support them,” said Hicks.
Hicks extended gratitude to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the Norwich Police Department, as they had representatives at the event in addition to members of the New York State Police.
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