It wasn’t simply the juicy burgers or the speciality drinks that brought customers to the South Hill Red Robin this past weekend — it was a call to action. With the help of those who came in hoards to the burger joint, the Puyallup Police Department hit their fundraising goal, raising $5,000 in eight hours. The money will go toward typical expenses like new uniforms, training and building fees. Not for Puyallup police, though. Fifteen of our local cops used their day off to bus tables and serve drinks in an effort to raise money for Special Olympians. The annual Tip-A-Cop events proves to be a wonderful collaboration between Red Robin, Puyallup police and the surrounding community. The statewide goal was to raise $150,000 so that athletes can participate in the winter and summer games without having to pay any out-of-pocket expenses. Specials Olympics, which serves more than two million athletes worldwide, is an organization which should get a lot of attention. As with most sports, participation can change the lives those who are involved. Primarily, it gives disabled athletes a boost of self-confidence. It also gives the children and adults who join a chance to be courageous, victorious and great champions of their teammates. Without money from the community, that may not be possible. But donations from the community is just a start. A successful Special Olympics program takes coaches and volunteers. Follow the lead of Puyallup’s police and use your time off to make an impact on the lives of our special athletes.
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