Dec 05, 2022

Tip a Cop to raise money for Special Olympics Tuesday at Gella's

Posted Dec 05, 2022 11:15 AM

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

The Hays Police Department is joining forces with Gella's Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. to raise money for Special Olympics Kansas athletes.

Members of the HPD will be at the Gella's from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The HPD members will approach tables with servers. They will inform the diners about Special Olympics and leave an envelope in which the diners can leave donations, said Brain Dawson, Hays deputy chief.

The HPD volunteers will help serve and bus tables.

"Our goal is to get out there and raise as many funds as we can," Dawson said.

Local law enforcement has historically been a supporter of Special Olympics both fundraising and participating in torch lighting for the Kansas basketball and cheerleading events conducted annually in Hays.

"We like to think the community is aware, but every little bit helps raise awareness of the needs of the athletes and their families," Dawson said.

If you can't make it out to Gella's, you can donate to Special Olympics directly at https://soks.org/.