Law enforcement officers were at more than 300 Dunkin’ locations across the State Friday, Aug. 20, to rally the communities in support of Special Olympics athletes. The fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois has raised more than $5.75 million in Illinois in 18 years. Each guest who made a donation was offered a coupon for a free donut. Guests who donated $10 or more were offered a Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mug, while supplies lasted.
From left, Sharissa McQueen, Deb Bell, Officer Jason Contreras, Officer Rodriguez, and Jose Cervantes help out during the Special Olympics’ fundraiser Friday, Aug. 20. Jason Crane/The VoiceIn the Special Olympics’ fundraiser Friday, Aug. 20 Officer Pedro (Pete) Rodriguez takes a donation at the North Eola Dunkin’ Donuts.Jason Crane/The VoiceDuring the Special Olympics’ fundraiser Friday, Aug. 20 Amy Dermott and Deb Bell count the donations.Jason Crane/The VoiceAt the Dunkin’ on the south end of Eola Road is Randy Mertes, Kevin Mertes, Brianna Carter, retired Aurora Police Officer Lisa Carter, and retired police officer Justin Howe. Each of the two locations raised more than $2,000. Jason Crane/The Voice
