Cop on a Rooftop
2024 Recap
On Friday, May 17, 2024, patrons' at the Hawthorn Hills Shopping Center were greeted by Vernon Hills police officers and many other department employees to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics of Illinois (SOILL). Those donating money for the cause received a coupon for a free doughnut. Those who donated $5 were treated to the sight of a "Munchkin Drop," where our officer "on rooftop" dropped a Munchkin, hopefully into the mouth of a waiting cop on the ground. Those who donated $10 or more received a travel mug and a coupon for free coffee. When all was said and done, we raised $1,602, bringing the grand total that we have raised since 2008 (16 years) to $27,464.78! The amount of people willing to donate to this cause and the amount raised is truly amazing. Thanks to all!
A HUGE thank you goes out to Dunkin’ without whose cooperation this event would not have been possible. Thanks also to Dunkin’s neighbor, Fireplaces Plus, the Vernon Hills Public Works Department and to Fast Signs in Libertyville for the awesome signs to attract drive-by donors.