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Cops on Doughnut Shops Fundraiser Forms and Resources
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Krispy Kreme and the Law Enforcement Torch Run partner to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics
Law enforcement officers will take to the roofs of local Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., stores to raise money for Special Olympics during the first weekend of May 2008. From 6 a.m. on Friday, 2 May, to 6 p.m. on Sunday, 4 May, officers will collect donations from customers as they eat, sleep and play on the rooftops of Krispy Kreme stores.
During “Cops on Doughnut Shops” weekend, police officers will collect donations from customers and the general public as they are perched on the rooftops of Krispy Kreme stores. 2008 will mark the second national effort by the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Krispy Kreme. In 2007, more than US$257,000 was raised through "Cops on Doughnut Shops" events.
In addition to collecting donations from customers, officers also will make calls to local individuals and business leaders asking for pledges. Many events find local community officials, sports figures and media personalities challenged to join the law enforcement personnel on the roof to contribute to the fundraising efforts, and Special Olympic Athletes are usually on hand to help greet customers and create awareness of the Special Olympics programs in the area.
Customers who donate US$5 or more to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will receive not only the sincere thanks of participating officers, but will also receive treats from Krispy Kreme ranging from a free doughnut to a free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts. Corporations, organizations or individuals donating US$1,000 or more will receive a free Krispy Kreme doughnut party for their employees.
To see a Krispy Kreme Cops on Doughnut Shops event in action, check out Idaho's 2007 fundraiser [Windows Media file].
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics in the world. In 2007, this international program raised US$30 million to support Special Olympics Programs.
Founded in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Krispy Kreme is a leading branded specialty retailer of premium quality doughnuts, including the company’s signature Hot Original Glazed. Krispy Kreme currently operates more than 350 stores and 60 satellites in 45 U.S. states, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the Republic of South Korea and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the Krispy Kreme Web site.
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