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Local Law Enforcement Rise Up For Special Olympics Hawai‘i
It’s that time of year again when dozens of vol- unteer, off-duty police of- ficers can be seen perched atop 10-foot-tall scaffolds at various locations around the island — including at Kailua’s Enchanted Lake Center and Kāneʻohe Bay Shopping Center — with the hopes to raise funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i.
unwavering support we re- ceive from the participating shopping centers, volunteer, off-duty law enforcement officers and community vol- unteers, who remain com- mitted to raising awareness and funds for our athletes.”
Top for the last 21 years and have had the opportunity to meet the most inspiring individuals — from the ath- letes and families who come out and show their support, to shoppers who open their wallets and hearts,” states Honolulu Police Depart- ment’s acting deputy chief Ryan Nishibun. “As offi- cers, we are grateful to have the opportunity to support Special Olympics Hawai‘i and we hope you all will join us in rising to the oc- casion!”
“We feel incredibly thankful to be able to host our Cop on Top event af- ter two years of canceled in-person events,” states Special Olympics Hawai‘i’s president and CEO Dan Epstein. “This event would not be possible without the
Donations collected Nov. 19-21 will benefit the non- profit’s efforts to provide sports, health and wellness programs for children and adults with intellectual dis- abilities.
Since 2001, Cop on Top has raised more than $3.6 million for Special Olym- pics Hawai‘i athletes state- wide.
For more information on Special Olympics Hawai‘i, call 808-943-8808 or visit sohawaii.org.
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The 19th annual Cop on Top takes place Nov. 19-21 across O‘ahu, including at Enchanted Lake Center and Kāne‘ohe Bay Shopping Center. Dozens of volunteer, off-duty law enforcement officers will be perched high atop scaffolding while volunteers raise money for Special Olympics Hawai‘i on the ground. PHOTOS COURTESY SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAI‘I
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