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Hinsdale Police Officers Up on a Rooftop for a Good Cause

The Hinsdale Police Department participated in Cop on a Rooftop, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois.  Officers spent the morning atop 
the Dunkin' Donuts at York and Ogden, and those who stopped by to make a donation received free goodies, including donuts, Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mugs and coupons for free coffee.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising event benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. The annual intrastate relay and its various fundraising projects have two goals: to raise money and to gain awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. The Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than $39 million over 30 years while increasing awareness of Special Olympics Illinois athletes and their accomplishments.

Approximately 3,000 officers representing every branch of law enforcement across the state of Illinois will carry the Flame of Hope nearly 1,500 miles, running through thousands of Illinois communities via 23 different legs (routes) to the Flame's final destination – the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in June in Normal.