Rooftop police sit- ins to benefit

TROY, N.Y. » Dunkin’ Donuts shops throughout the Capital Region will again support the annual Cops on Top event to raise awareness and funding for Special Olympics New York.

Community members are invited to visit participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants Friday to support officers participating in sit-ins atop the roofs of those shops, visit with Special Olympics athletes and their families and make donations to Special Olympics New York. Dunkin’ Donuts will offer guests a coupon for a free doughnut when they make a monetary donation.

Among the participating Capital Region locations are 749 Hoosick St. in Troy, 97 Troy Road in East Greenbush and 92 Saratoga St. in Cohoes. All contributions generated from the campaign will support Special Olympics New York programs for Capital Region families.

The initiative has generated nearly $15,000 in donations since its inception in 2015.

“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 Eric Stensland, the company’s field marketing manager. “We’re thrilled to be able to partner with our network of generous guests to support this important organization.”

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. For more information, visit http://specialolympicsny.org.