Police Holding Badges and Buckets Fundraiser for Special Olympics

The Hawai‘i Police Department is proud to sponsor Badges and Buckets, the largest annual grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawai‘I (formally known as “Cop on Top”). Now in its 23^rd year, this three-day event features law enforcement officers who will spend their off-duty time perched atop a 10-foot scaffolding at both the Hilo and Kona Walmart stores in order to awareness for Special Olympics Hawai‘i within the community.

Badges and Buckets will be taking place on the following dates and times:

Walmart Kona:

• Friday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Walmart Hilo:

• Thursday, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Donations collected from Badges and Buckets directly benefit Special Olympics Hawai‘i and their efforts to provide year-round sports programs for athletes, including opportunities to participate in regional and national competitions.

Over the years, Hawai‘i Police Department’s officers have raised more than $250,000 to help provide year-round sports training and competitions to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This event is the largest Special Olympics fundraiser of the year and a large part of the annual budget is raised through this one event alone.

During this year’s event, there will be numerous great incentives through donations made by many local sponsors. Special Olympics Hawai‘i will also be giving away visors, caps and t-shirts to those who donate.

For more information on the Badges and Buckets event in West Hawai‘i, please contact Officer Michael Abran (808) 887-3080 or email Michael.abran@hawaiipolice.gov.

For more information on the Badges and Buckets event in Hilo, please contact Officer Kaipo Aurello, (808) 961-3381 or email kaipokoka.aurello@hawaiipolice.gov.