The Record (Troy, NY)

‘Cops on Top’ to help raise funds for Special Olympics New York

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ALBANY, N.Y. » Dunkin’ announced it will support the annual “Cops on Top” event to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics New York.

On g Dunkin’ restaurant­s throughout the Capital Region while Special Olympics New York athletes collect donations at each location to help support the cost of their athletic training and future competitio­ns.

People are invited to visit the participat­ing Dunkin’ restaurant­s to support the officers, visit with athletes and their families, and make donations to Special Olympics New York. Dunkin’ will offer guests a coupon for a free doughnut as a thank you when guests make a monetary donation to the organizati­on.

“Dunkin’ is honored to support the vital efforts and programs of Special Olympics New York which enhance the lives of both children and adults with intellectu­al disabiliti­es,” Dunkin’ Integrated Marketing Manager Eric Stensland said.

“We’re thrilled to partner with our network of generous guests to support this wonderful organizati­on. We encourage all of our guests in the Capital Region to show their support for local law enforcemen­t and our Special Olympics New York athletes,” Stensland added.

“Cops on Top is a fun, important awareness campaign that has a long history within our organizati­on and we are so grateful for the dedication of our partners at Dunkin’ and in law enforcemen­t who make it possible,” Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterma­n said.

“On behalf of the 67,000 athletes that Cops on Top will support again this year, thank you!” Hengsterma­n added.

The following Capital Region Dunkin’ locations will be participat­ing:

• 1425 Washington Ave, Albany

• 749 Hoosick Street, Troy

• 1003 Troy Schenectad­y Road, Latham

• 135 W. Campbell Road, Rotterdam

• 1900 Curry Road, Rotterdam

• 300 Wayto Road, Rotterdam

• 3045 Broadway, Rotterdam

• 2060 Western Ave, Guilderlan­d

• 97 Troy Road, East Greenbush

• 1135 NY Route 29, Greenwich

• 92 Saratoga Street, Cohoes

• 365 Dix Avenue, Queensbury

• 509 State Route 67, Malta

• 194 Church Ave, Ballston Spa

• 266 Saratoga Road, Glenville

• 69 Main St., Wynantskil­l

All contributi­ons generated from the campaign will support Special Olympics New York programs for Capital District families. The “Cops on Top” initiative has generated more than $50,000 since its inception in 2015.

Special Olympics New York provides year-round

sports training and athletic competitio­n in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectu­al disabiliti­es, giving them continuing opportunit­ies to develop physical fitness, demonstrat­e courage, experience joy and participat­e in authentic competitio­n.

Athletes, coaches and the people who support them come together for the love of a sport and the thrill of a game.

 ?? NICHOLAS BUONANNO — MEDIANEWS GROUP FILE ?? A customer in the drive-thru at the Dunkin’ Donuts in Brunswick makes a donation to Special Olympics New York during the annual Cops on Top fundraiser.
NICHOLAS BUONANNO — MEDIANEWS GROUP FILE A customer in the drive-thru at the Dunkin’ Donuts in Brunswick makes a donation to Special Olympics New York during the annual Cops on Top fundraiser.

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