Some of the Austin area’s finest will exchange their handcuffs for aprons on Thursday, July 24. They’ll spend the evening serving up support at the local Texas Roadhouse at the Tip A Cop event. During the tasty fundraiser, Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) members and Special Olympics Texas athletes will work the dinner shift for tips to later donate to Special Olympics Texas.
Make plans to join the Law Enforcement Torch Run at one of the following Texas Roadhouse locations:
- 13435 US Highway 183 N, Bldg. 7, Austin 78750
- 9300 S. IH-35 Service Road, Bldg. F, Austin 78748
Torch runners will greet and serve patrons and assist wait staff from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., collecting donations to support Special Olympics Texas athletes in the Austin area. Patrons can also purchase a Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirt after they dine and donate; proceeds also benefit SOTX athletes in the Austin area.
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is Special Olympics’ largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. In Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985 and had grown to become one of the largest in the nation. In the last decade, Torch Run has contributed more than $11 million through the dedication of thousands of law enforcement personnel fundraising on behalf of SOTX. The support provided by this dedicated group has contributed greatly to programs in local communities, which involve more than 51,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.
About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 51,300 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SO Texas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.
On the evening of July 24, representatives of CPAAA participated with the Austin Police Department in raising funds for the Austin chapter of Special Olympics of Texas. Throughout the state, Texas Roadhouse restaurants provided SOTX the opportunity to conduct the annual Tip a Cop event at their restaurants. APD officers, UTPD officers, and Travis County Sheriff’s deputies teamed with the athletes to serve diners at two locations in Austin and collected donations while meeting and talking with customers about Special Olympics. Customers made donations and purchased SOTX shirts throughout the evening, while enjoying the food and fun at the restaurant. Photo shows participants at the North Hwy. 183 location of Texas Roadhouse.