The “Cops on Top” fundraiser to support Special Olympics has wrapped up. It was held from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2024 at Chick-fil-A of Henderson.
City and county government leaders joined representatives of local law enforcement agencies at the Dabney Drive location for a chance to purchase t-shirts and hats, with proceeds going to Special Olympics.
Sheriff Curtis Brame served as the unofficial emcee to invite speakers to address those in attendance at the early-morning kickoff, from Dr. Abidan Shah of Clearview Church to Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott and Susan Rogers with Chick-fil-A.
Some may remember when the event – pre-pandemic – had law enforcement representatives sitting atop the Chick-fil-A roof to raise money. The event returned this year, and law enforcement officers fanned out across the parking lot to invite restaurant patrons to drop some change or folding money into the donation jars.
A card reader was on site for those without cash.
“As God has blessed you, be a blessing to others,” Brame said.
The Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that provides sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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(Story edited from its original version which asked people to come before 6 p.m., Oct. 15, 2024.)