Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Tip-A-Cop is a coordinated project to raise awareness and funds for athletes of Special Olympics Hawaiʻi. Courtesy photo.

The Hawai‘i Police Department is hoping to top it previous fundraising efforts for Special Olympics East Hawaiʻi and help the nonprofit reach its goal of $140,000—its annual budget amount.

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Tip-A-Cop is a coordinated project to raise awareness and funds for athletes of Special Olympics Hawaiʻi. During the project, off-duty officers—”Celebrity Servers”—volunteer department employees and Special Olympics personnel will greet customers, waiting tables and serving patrons at participating restaurants.

Last year’s 2017 event raised over $5,000 through the collective efforts of HPD officers and volunteers.

Stop by and support Special Olympics and Tip-A-Cop:

• Thursday, Feb. 15,  from 10:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. at Don’s Grill 485 Hinano St., Hilo
• Saturday, Feb. 17 and 18 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Ken’s House of Pancakes, 1730 Kamehameha St., Hilo.