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Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics -  Fundraising Events


Torch Run T-Shirts and Caps

The 2013 merchandise is here! For a $12 donation, receive a 2013 Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirt. For $10, receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run embroidered hat.  Contact your local law enforcement agency (police, sheriff's office, etc.) to get yours.  If you need more information please contact,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  at 407-402-4423.

 

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For LETR representatives only: Go to www.letrgear.org to order your agency's merchandise. 

 

Tip-A-Cop®

Law enforcement personnel volunteer their time as "celebrity waiters" in restaurants thoughout Florida and receive tips to raise funds for Special Olympics. These officers work closely alongside the regular wait staff, serving water and coffee, and acting as hosts.

 

Special Events Around The State

In addition to the annual Torch Run and sales T-shirts and hats, the law enforcement community raises thousands of dollars for Special Olympics each year by hosting local fundraising events in communities throughout Florida.  If you have an upcoming fundraising event that you would like posted to this page and/or photos (JPG format) that recap your event, please e-mail all information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Organization

Date

Event/Location

Contact Information

Osceola County Sheriff's Office

January 11, 2013

5:00 - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Outback Steakhouse
St. Cloud

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407-348-1190

Department of Corrections

January 17, 2013

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Joe's Crab Shack
2730 Gulf-to-Bay
Clearwater

Donation Flyer

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352-521-1214

Broward County Sheriff's Office

January 31, 2013

6:00 - 10:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Duffy's of Plantation
811 S. University Drive

Gail Stambaugh
954-888-5222

Kissimmee Police Department

February 2, 2013

Kids' Fun Day
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Texas Hold Em Tournament
Starts at 3:30 pm

Casino Night
Starts at 4:30 pm

 

Texas Hold Em/Casino Night
and Kids' Fun Day
St. Cloud Civic Center
3001 - 17th Street
St. Cloud

Event Website

Brochures and Fliers

Fun Day Online Registration

Poker Online Registration

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321-624-6101

Broward County Law Enforcement

February 6, 2013

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Beef O'Brady's
8655 Stirling Road
Cooper City

Linda Victor
954-441-8330

Broward County Law Enforcement

February 12, 2013

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Duffy's
4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Coconut Creek

Shari Rall
954-831-8179

Broward County Law Enforcement

February 13, 2013

12:00 - 3:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Carolina Ale House
2618 Weston Road
Weston

Karie Palloto
964-609-7689

Clermont Police Department

February 13, 2013

6:00 - 10:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Chili's
Highway 50
Clermont

 

Edgewater Police Dept.

February 16, 2013

Car Show including 50/50 raffle, food and music
Hawks Park
(Next to Dustin Bar-B-Q on U.S 1, Edgewater)

Art Dobosz
386-663-4461

Pat Teehan
386-547-7319

Broward County Law Enforcement

February 21, 2013

5:30 - 9:30 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Duffy's
401 N. Federal Highway
Deerfield Beach

Deborah Calabria
561-707-1958

Osceola County Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2013

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
4475 13th Street
St. Cloud

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407-348-1190

Osceola County Sheriff's Office

March 8, 2013

5:00 - 9:30 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
2911 Vineland Road
Kissimmee

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407-348-1190

Broward County Law Enforcement

March 10, 2013

12:00 - 4:00 pm

Showdown of the Shields Competition
LA Fitness
5501 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek

Deborah Calabria
561-707-1958

St. Lucie County Law Enforcement

March 16, 2013

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Outback
St. Lucie West

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Monroe County Sheriff's Office

March 17, 2013

Upper Keys Stops:
10:30 Registration
11:30 Caribbean Club
12:30 Ocean View Inn

Lower Keys Stops:
10:30 Registration
11:00 Sheriff's Office
12:00 USA Radio
1:00 Kmart, Marathon

Final Stop:
1:30 Safari/Caloosa Cove
4:00 Drawing of 50/50

2nd Annual Keys Thunder Ride

$10 donation per bike
$5 for passenger

Jo Socha
305-292-7042 or
305-393-2466

Orange County Sheriff's Office

March 20, 2013

5:30 - 9:30 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Joe's Crabshack
12124 South Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando

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407-254-7387

Osceola County Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2013

5:00 - 9:30 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Joe's Crabshack
10 Black Blvd.
Celebration

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407-348-1190

Kissimmee Police Department

March 21, 2013

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Red Lobster
4010 West Vine Street
Kissimmee

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Broward County Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2013

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Quarterdeck Seafood Bar
3155 S. University Drive
Davie

Linda Victor
954-441-8330

Florida Department of Corrections

March 21, 2013

4:00 pm until closing

Tip-A-Cop
Beef O Brady's
Defuniak Springs

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850-892-8075

Winter Haven Police Department

March 21-23, 2013

 

Tip-A-Cop
Krispy Kreme
4209 S. Florida Ave.
Winter Haven

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Florida Department of Corrections

March 22, 2013

Times/details vary. 

Annual BBQ across the state

Contact your local correctional institution or probation/parole office.

Broward County Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2013

7:00 - 11:00 pm

Rockers in Recovery Live Concert and Silent Auction
Revolution Live
100 SW 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale

Event Flyer and Press Release

954-831-0118

General Admission Tickets are $25 and are available to purchase online or at the door.

Okeechobee Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2013

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Golden Corral

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Palm Beach Law Enforcement

April 4, 2013

5:00 - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Duffy's Sports Grill

(3) Locations:
Duffy's of PGA
Duffy's of Okeechobee & Jog
Duffy's of Boynton West

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561-822-1753

Martin County Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2013

11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Duffy's Sports Grill
One Osceola Street
Stuart

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772-260-5573

Osceola County Sheriff's Office

April 6-7, 2013

1st Annual Charity Softball Tournament

Event Flyer

Participant Waiver

Sponsorship Opportunities

Online Registration

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407-348-1105

Edgewater Police Department

April 6, 2013

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Chick-fil-A
10 W. Indian River Blvd.
Edgewater

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St. Lucie County Law Enforcement

April 6, 2013

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Duffy's
Cashmere

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Broward Sheriffy's Office and Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

April 12, 2013

10:00 pm - 4:00 am

Battle of the DJ's
Oasis Nightlife
7000 Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton

Event Flyer

M. Gibson
954-831-0189

Broward County Law Enforcement

April 17, 2013

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Macaroni Grill
100 N. University Dr.
Plantation

James Walters
954-797-2100

Polk County Law Enforcement

April 19, 2013

1:00 Shot Gun Start

6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Event Flyer

Register online

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863-413-3305

Leon County Sheriff's Office

April 19, 2013

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
5:00 - 10:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Longhorn Steakhouse
2400 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee

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850-933-7125

Daytona Beach Police Department

April 19, 2013

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

SOFL Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A
International Speedway Blvd. and Willimson

Event Flyer

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386-671-5121

St. Lucie County Law Enforcement

April 20, 2013

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
Cowboys
Ft. Pierce

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Osceola County Sheriff's Office

April 20, 2013

7:00 - 10:30 am

Tip-A-Cop
Koffee Kup
1407 13th Street
St. Cloud

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407-348-1190

Broward County Law Enforcement

April 24, 2013

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bake Sale
Public Safety Building
(Employee Entrance)
2601 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale

Myrna Ayala-Simmons
954-491-3643 x357

Broward County Law Enforcement

April 24, 2013

6:00 - 10:00 pm

Tip-A-Cop
J.G. McGuinness
1744 Main Street
Weston, FL  33326

Kari Pallotto
954-389-2030

Broward County Law Enforcement

April 26, 2013

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bake Sale
Conte/North Broward & Paul Rein Facilities
(In the parking lot of all 3 facilities)
Pompano Beach

Myrna Ayala-Simmons
954-491-3643 x357

Broward County Law Enforcement

May 9, 2013

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bake Sale
Main Courthouse North Wing, 3rd Floor (next to cafeteria)
Fort Lauderdale

Myrna Ayala-Simmons
954-491-3643 x357

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