Palmdale deputies help raise more than $2,400 for Special Olympics

[Image contributed from the Palmdale Sheriff's Station.] — [Image contributed from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.]

PALMDALE – More than 30 deputy sheriffs, explorers and volunteers joined efforts with the Antelope Valley chapter of Special Olympics for a fundraiser Oct. 22 at the Red Robin restaurant in Palmdale.

The “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser brought in more than $2,400 in just four hours, according to organizers.

The purpose of “Tip-A-Cop” is to raise money to provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. By participating in sports, physical fitness and healthcare education programs, Special Olympics athletes improve their physical and social skills and have better success in leading more productive and independent lives.

The “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser involves officers and department personnel volunteering their time as waiters to collect tips at Red Robin restaurants.

Proceeds raised from the local event go to the Antelope Valley chapter of Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC).

For more information on how you can support the Antelope Valley chapter of Special Olympics Southern California, visit www.sosc.org.

[Information via news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.]

9 comments for "Palmdale deputies help raise more than $2,400 for Special Olympics"

Michelle Egberts says
October 30, 2015 at 11:59 pm
As Founder/Executive Director of AV-East Kern Second Chance we will match what law enforcement raises for special olympics and then some in our community fire camps.
Camp 16 Malibu says
October 30, 2015 at 11:11 pm
As 4400 strong inmate firefighters, we support the Special Olympics.
Tim Scott says
October 30, 2015 at 2:16 pm
Is that like cow tipping? I’d pay to knock one over. That sounds enjoyable.
- George says
  October 30, 2015 at 2:27 pm
  So, as tradition shows, you are consistently a jerk in every instance….
  - Tim Scott says
    October 30, 2015 at 2:37 pm
    Every instance? Most people consider my jerk behavior to be confined to a pretty narrow field.
- Mike S. says
  October 30, 2015 at 2:33 pm
  Wow! You’re a real piece of work!

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