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Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics on March 24th

Mar 10

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Tip-A-Cop

MONROE – On Wednesday, March 24th, the Monroe Police Department will be participating in the 2010 “Tip a Cop” campaign benefiting Washington Special Olympics. Once again, Tim Kovach, owner of The Sailfish Bar & Grill, 104 N Lewis Street, will allow Monroe Police Officers and Staff to take on roles of waiters, hostesses and busers for this annual fundraiser that will be held from 5:00 – 10:00 pm. Donations will be accepted during this time with 100% of all monies collected remaining in Snohomish County benefiting Special Olympians here.

Reservations are encouraged for this popular event, and may be made by calling The Sailfish Bar & Grill at 360-794-4056. Those wishing to make a donation, but unable to attend can still donate by sending a check to Washington Special Olympics c/o the Monroe Police Department, 818 West Main, Monroe, WA 98272.

For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis 360-863-4579.

For a pdf copy of this release click here.

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MPD and Special Olympics

Jan 29

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Special Olympics

Monroe – On Tuesday, January 27 Department was invited to participate in the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch run to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. Six Monroe officers as well as a local Special Olympics athlete, Ronnie Davenport of Monroe, traveled to Vancouver, BC to take part in the 12k torch run through the downtown area. This event is one of the final planned runs that lead up to the World Special Olympic Winter Games that will be held in Boise, ID, February 7 officers and Special Olympian Davenport ran with Canadian runners and athletes from every province in Canada.
The Monroe Police Department annually sponsors a campaign to raise money for Special Olympics. Last year the department raised $41,554.11 for local Special Olympic programs. This year’s planned events will include the Sailfish Grill Tip-A-Cop, Red Robin Tip-A-Cop, and Thrive Fitness Spin-A-Thon.
For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis 360-863-4579.

 

A printable PDF version of this news release available by clicking here

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