2016 marks the 14th Anniversary of the Dunkin’ Donuts Cop on Rooftop event with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. This event has been a huge success over the years, and in fact, nearly $2.3 million has been raised during this partnership. In 2015, 195 locations participated and raised more than $542,000.

This year’s Cop on Rooftop event will be held statewide from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, and there are plenty of locations right here in Kane County that will be participating. Some of those locations are applying slightly different hours, so please check the news releases below for more information.

• Cop on Rooftop Locations

In exchange for a donation to Illinois Special Olympics, customers will receive a certificate for a free doughnut. Patrons donating at least $10 will receive a coffee mug while supplies last. Many Kane County locations also are offering tickets for a chance to win a new Harley Davidson motorcycle, courtesy of the Kane County Chiefs of Police.

The following are press releases emailed by Kane County police departments.

Aurora

Once again this year, Aurora Police will stage “Cop on Top” events at three area Dunkin’ Donuts shops on May 20.

In exchange for a donation to Illinois Special Olympics, customers will receive a certificate for a free doughnut. Patrons donating at least $10 will receive a coffee mug while supplies last. The fundraisers will take place from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Dunkin’ Donuts, 1237 N. Eola Rd.; 2380 S. Eola; and 2681 E. New York St.

A variety of Special Olympics Torch Run memorabilia will also be for sale including T-shirts, pins and hats. Raffle tickets to win a Harley Davidson motorcycle will also be for sale. The winner will be drawn later this year and part of the proceeds will benefit Special Olympics.

Several more fund raisers for Special Olympics are planned by Aurora police throughout the remainder of the year.

More information on the events is available from Officer Lisa Carter who can be reached at 630-256-5347. More information on Special Olympics Illinois is available at www.soill.org.

St. Charles

Make a Donation, Make a Difference (And Get a Donut!)

The St. Charles Police Department is taking part in the Dunkin Donuts Cop on a Rooftop event again this year to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. On Friday, May 20, from 6 a.m. to noon, St. Charles police officers will be perched on top the Dunkin Donuts stores at 1711 W. Main St. and 1566 E. Main St. in St. Charles, and on the ground collecting donations. Everyone who donates receives a coupon for a free donut, compliments of Dunkin Donuts!

The St. Charles event is one of more than 190 Dunkin Donut rooftop events happening all over Illinois to raise money for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch run benefiting Special Olympics. This is the 14th year Illinois law enforcement officials have joined forces with Dunkin Donuts for this special event.

Donate just $10 and you also get a free cup of coffee and a stainless steel travel mug. Or buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new Harley Davidson motorcycle, courtesy of the Kane County Chiefs of Police.