When You See An Iowa Cop On Top Of A Donut Shop, It’s For A Good Cause

Yeah, it's a stereotype.  Cops and donuts.  Donuts and cops.  They go together like peanut butter and jelly.  A jelly-filled donut sounds wonderful right now.  Well, maybe wait till Friday to get that donut to support a good cause.

The 10th Annual Cop On A Rooftop Is Happening May 16

The 10th annual Cop on a Rooftop event will take place Friday, May 16, from 6 a.m. until noon at Dunkin' locations across Iowa. 

Law enforcement officials will be stationed collecting money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Iowa.

The event has raised more than $240,000 for Special Olympics Iowa in its first nine years.

Make A Donation To Help And Get A Special Treat

At 23 participating Dunkin’ locations, representatives from the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Iowa will be collecting money that goes directly to support programming for Special Olympics athletes in Iowa.

Anybody who donates to Cop on a Rooftop will receive a coupon for a free donut.  If you donate $10 or more, you will receive a coupon for a free medium hot or iced coffee.  If you donate $20 or more, you will receive a Special Olympics Iowa tote bag (subject to availability, while supplies last).

I know, we had you at a donut and helping.  So here are all the locations you can find a Cop on Top to support Special Olympics Iowa on Friday, May 16, from 6:00 a.m. till noon.

Special Olympics Iowa provides high-quality training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in all 99 counties of Iowa.  Twenty-three Olympic-style sports are offered to more than 10,700 athletes and Unified partners year-round. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health, school, and leadership programs, individuals with intellectual disabilities reach their full potential and experience inclusion in their communities every day. Learn more at soiowa.org.