'Tip-a-Cop' to Help Support the Special Olympics

“Tip-a-Cop” at Cameron’s Restaurant in Half Moon Bay, June 5 from 5 to 9 p.m., is a fundraiser and silent auction that raises money to help support Special Olympics programs. 

Law enforcement personnel will volunteer as celebrity waiters, delivering food and drinks with their “tips” donated to Special Olympics. 

This is the 15th year of the event, and organizers have raised more than $150,000 to help local Special Olympics Athletes playing 11 sports. Sports programs on average cost about $300 per athlete. Law enforcement has an agreement with Special Olympics that money raised by the event can be used for programs only and no money is used for administrative costs.

This event is one of hundreds hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California. The goal of group is to partner with communities to support Special Olympics programs through raising funds and public awareness, while enhancing the quality of life of our athletes. 

Deputy John Sanchez says that all money raised stays locally and that Special Olympics Athletes are not charged anything for their participation in the programs.