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Mobile Police to Participate in "Cop on Top" - A Special Olympics Fundraiser

Apr 27th, 2011

The Mobile Police Department has chosen to, once again, participate in the "Cops on Top" annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics beginning Friday, April 29, 2011 and continuing through Saturday, April 30, 2011. This is a 36-hour "roof sit" where officers from the Department will camp out on top of three local grocery stores. This year's locations are: Bruno's on Airport and University Boulevards, Bruno's on Old Shell Road and McGregor Avenue and Winn Dixie on Government and Catherine Streets. The Department's participation is an effort to raise awareness and funds for our local Special Olympics athletes.

Every year, Law Enforcement Officers from around the nation gather for their local and state games and participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. On behalf of the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, the Department is asking for the public's assistance in raising money for this worthy cause.

All donations are presented directly to the Special Olympics of Alabama and are tax-deductible. Donations may be picked up prior to the event or a company representative may present the donation at the event site. Companies donating $100 or more will be recognized by having their company name included in reoccurring roof-top announcements.

To donate to this fundraiser or for more information, contact Torch Run Coordinator, Detective J. Bridgeforth of the Mobile Police Department by calling (251) 432-1101, (251) 689-3936 or jbridgeforth@cityofmobile.org. Additional information regarding the Law Enforcement Torch Run can be found at www.AlabamaLETR.com.

Checks should be made payable to Special Olympics Alabama - Tax ID information can be provided upon request.

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Ashley H. Rains
Public Information Office
Office: 208-1918
Fax: 208-1758