Police officers across the Chicago suburbs will spend Friday morning, May 15, on rooftops collecting donations for Special Olympics Illinois — part of a 23-year tradition that has raised millions for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The annual Cop On a Rooftop event runs from 5 a.m. to noon at 13 Dunkin’ locations across the region. Officers from Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Countryside, Hickory Hills, Hodgkins, Justice, McCook, Oak Lawn, Stickney, Forest View, and Willow Springs will man collection buckets outside participating stores.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run, which organizes the rooftop collections, has become one of Special Olympics Illinois’ largest fundraising initiatives. Last year’s event raised more than $60,000 across Illinois. Cumulatively, the event has raised more than $10 million since its inception.
The program funds year-round training, competition, and support services for athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.
Participating locations:
• Bedford Park — 5641 W. 65th Street
• Bridgeview — 7949 W. 79th Street
• Brookfield — 9208 Ogden Avenue
• Countryside — 5500 S. La Grange Road
• Hickory Hills — 7847 W. 95th Street
• Hodgkins — 9400 Joliet Road
• Justice — 7801 Archer Avenue Unit F
• McCook — 8147 West Joliet Road
• Oak Lawn — 10801 S. Cicero Avenue; 8940 S. Cicero Avenue; 9500 S. 50th Court
• Stickney/Forest View — 3800 South Cicero
• Willow Springs — 8424 South Willow Springs Road
For more information, visit Special Olympics Illinois’ website or contact your local police department.