Police sit on scaffolding to raise money for Special Olympics
Photographer: Jessica Noll/ 9 News
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Posted: 08/03/2012
SPRINGDALE, Ohio - Local police chiefs and police officers will take turns sitting on top of scaffolding for 35 hours over the weekend to raise money for the Special Olympics.
The Springdale Police Department will host the third annual Cop on Top event Friday and Saturday.
It will be at the Walgreen's store located at Springfield Pike and Northland Boulevard. It begins Friday at 6 a.m. and end Saturday at 5 p.m.
The fundraiser brings in money for the Ohio Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Officials tell 9 News that more than $5,000 was raised last year for Special Olympics. This year’s goal is $7,500.
Officers and volunteers will be collecting donations from customers and visitors who come to the event.
To read more, go to sooh.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1035183 .
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