Cops Across the Nation Trade in Handcuffs for Aprons and Gourmet Burgers
ed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), Special Olympics and law enforcement officers in cities across the country will unite at Red Robin® restaurants on Saturday, April 17 as part of a national effort to raise funds for Special Olympics Programs through in-restaurant Tip-A-Cop® events.
“With the help of our guests and Special Olympics supporters across the nation, we hope to exceed our goal of more than half a million dollars to make a difference in the lives of those who benefit from Special Olympics.”
Law enforcement officers will trade in their handcuffs and badges for aprons and gourmet burgers at Red Robin restaurants* from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. for the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. During this time, law enforcement will collect special tips from restaurant guests to benefit their local Special Olympics Program. Tip-A-Cop events will be held at Red Robin restaurants in 35 states across the country in more than 330 restaurant locations. In addition, Red Robin will be collecting donations from restaurant Guests who purchase a paper medal icon in-restaurant from April 5-16.
“We are excited to be able to expand the Tip-A-Cop promotion this year,” said Brady Lum, president and COO, Special Olympics, “By including even more Red Robin restaurants across the country in Tip-A-Cop events, we have the opportunity to further our ability to strengthen communities. Working together with Red Robin and our law enforcement officers demonstrates a commitment to supporting a nationwide movement of inclusion and acceptance for those with intellectual disabilities.”
Tip-A-Cop is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run
