Dunkin Donuts Talk

For the sixth year in a row, police officers from Deerfield, Mundelein and approximately 50 police departments in the state will stake out on top of Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops May 9 to raise donations for the 23rd Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. From 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, police officers will stake themselves atop Dunkin’ Donuts stores at locations including 499 Lake-Cook Rd., Deerfield and 722 S. Rt. 83, Mundelein. In 2006’s, police staked out 54 Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops and raised $108,300. Organizers are hoping to top that this year. “Police officers in this state are extremely committed to Special Olympics, participating in various events all year and doing whatever they can to raise money for programs benefiting the athletes and their families,” said Illinois Torch Run Director and Channahon Police Chief Joe Pena. The fund-raiser has grown considerably from its origins in 2003, when 12 departments raised $20,000. Dunkin’ Donuts will donate $10,000 to the Torch Run fund. In addition, everyone who visits a “Cop on Top” store that day and makes a donation to the Torch Run will receive a free donut. Persons who donate at least $20 will receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mug and coupon for free coffee. Other items, such as Torch Run T-shirts and hats, will be sold for varying donations.

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