‘Cops on Top’ benefits Special Olympics

This Friday, local law enforcement will be on the rooftops of participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants across Central New York while Special Olympics athletes collect donations to support athletes’ training and future competitions.

The annual “Cops on Top” event helps raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Community members are invited to visit the partic- ipating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants to visit with Special Olympics athletes and their families. Dunkin’ Donuts will offer guests a coupon for a free doughnut as a thank you when gusts make a donation.

“Dunkin’ Donuts is honored to support the vital efforts and programs of Special Olympics New York to enhance the lives of both children and adults with developmental disabilities,” said Dunkin’ Donuts Integrated Marketing Manager Eric Stensland. “We’re thrilled to be able to partner

with our network of generous guests to support this important organization.”

All contributions generated from the campaign will support Special Olympics New York programs for Central New York families. The initiative has generated more than $245,000 since its inception in 2012.

Special Olympics New York, is a not-for-profit organization working to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with developmental disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community.

The following Central New York Dunkin’ Donuts locations will participate: 149 Grant Ave., Auburn; 2 E. Genesee St., Auburn; 2244 Downer St., Baldwinsville; 34 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville; 369 N. Peterboro St., Canastota; 135 Albany St., Cazenovia; 900 W. Genesee St., Chittenango; 818 N. Main St., Cicero; 4206 State Route 31, Clay; 6681 Collamer Road, Dewitt; 4 Chevy Drive, Bridge Street, E. Syracuse; 501 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville; 314 South 2nd St., Fulton; 299 Farrell Road, Geddes; 409 7th North St., Liverpool; 4744 Buckley Road, Liverpool; 105 Second St., Liverpool; 306 Fayette St., Manlius; 2723 Brewerton Road, Mattydale; 5194 Taft Road, N. Syracuse; 105 Route 104, Oswego; 2851 Erie Blvd., Syracuse; 649 N. Salina St., Syracuse; 2921 James St., Syracuse; 1909 Teall Ave., Syracuse; and 1001 W. Genesee St., Syracuse.