New York State Fair Parade
Special Olympics New York and our athletes have once again been invited to walk in the New York State Fair Parade on -Friday, August 25, 2017 at 6:00PM. There have been many changes to the New York State Fair and everyone is encouraged to be prepared for parking to take longer than usual.
Who: Special Olympics athletes, coaches and chaperones
What: New York State Fair Parade
When: Friday, August 25th at 5:30PM, parade begins at 6:00PM
Where: Parade meeting location is the back corner of the Center of Progress Building
Please take a moment to review instructions and New York State Fair General Rule and Regulations, Parking Map (we are designated BROWN and ORANGE PARKING), All trams are FREE of charge this year. Everyone walking in the parade is asked to display their Special Olympics pride by wearing Special Olympics apparel. Special Olympics NY athletes are encouraged to wear one medal.
Applebee's LAW & ORDERS
LAW ENFORCMENT & ATHLETE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
What:
An annual fundraising event organized by The Law Enforcement Torch RunĀ® for Special Olympics New York and Applebee's in which law enforcement officers volunteer their time as "celebrity waiters" at the local Applebee's restaurants and receive "tips" to raise funds for Special Olympics.
Officers will be there to help greet customers and explain why they are there. They will help the wait staff bus tables, get drinks, etc. On each table will be an envelope where the customer may choose to leave a donation "tip" for Special Olympics in addition to their server's normal tip.
When:
Thursday, September 14, 2017
5:00pm-8:00pm (arrive at 4:45pm)
Beverages and appetizers will be served to volunteers at 8:00pm
Where:
Participating Applebee's
1.
Auburn
- 221 Grant Avenue, Auburn
2.
Binghamton
- 842 Upper Front Street, Binghamton
3.
Camillus
- 5241 West Genesee Street, Camillus
4.
Clay/Liverpool
- 3975 Route 31, Liverpool
5.
Cortland
- 856 State Route 13, Cortland
6.
Dewitt
- 3189 Erie Boulevard East, Dewitt
7.
Ithaca
- 2300 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca
8.
New Hartford
- 4755 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
9.
North Syracuse
- 628 South Main Street, North Syracuse
10.
Rome
- 1794 Black River Road, Rome
11.
Utica
- Riverside Center, 300 Riverside Drive, Utica
12.
Vestal
- 3701 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
13.
Watertown
- 1283 Arsenal Street, Watertown
Who:
Law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes
Why:
"Law and Orders" generate tremendous community goodwill and public awareness for Special Olympics and law enforcement. The "Law and Orders" program raises funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics New York. "Law and Orders" allows Torch Run volunteers to involve their families and colleagues inside and outside the Torch Run community in a fund-raiser for Special Olympics.
Dress Code:
Members of law enforcement are encouraged to wear their uniform if permitted. We will provide a Law & Orders t-shirt for both law enforcement and athletes participating, VOLUNTEER FORM REQUIRED. Please wear chinos (athletes any wear athletic wear and one medal) and comfortable shoes. No denim please.
Contact:
Special Olympics New York- Central Region & Southern Tier
Cassandra Rucker, Director of Development
6315 Fly Road * East Syracuse, NY 13057
Red Robin TIP-A-COP
LAW ENFORCMENT & ATHLETE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
What:
An annual fundraising event organized by The Law Enforcement Torch RunĀ® for Special Olympics New York and Red Robin in which law enforcement officers volunteer their time as "celebrity waiters" at the local Red Robin restaurants and receive "tips" to raise funds for Special Olympics.
Officers will be there to help greet customers and explain why they are there. They will help the wait staff bus tables, get drinks, etc. On each table will be an envelope where the customer may choose to leave a donation "tip" for Special Olympics in addition to their server's normal tip.
When:
Thursday, October 19, 2017
5:00pm-8:00pm (arrive at 4:45pm)
Beverages and appetizers will be served to volunteers at 8:00pm
Where:
Red Robin locations
- 610 Towne Drive, Fayetteville
- 160 Township Blvd., Camillus
- 2545 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
- 21220 Pioneer Plaza Drive, Watertown
Who:
Law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes
Why:
"Tip-A-Cop" generate tremendous community goodwill and public awareness for Special Olympics and law enforcement. The "Tip-A-Cop" program raises funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics New York. "Tip-A-Cop" allows Torch Run volunteers to involve their families and colleagues inside and outside the Torch Run community in a fund-raiser for Special Olympics.
Dress Code:
Members of law enforcement are encouraged to wear their uniform if permitted. We will provide a Torch Run t-shirt for both law enforcement and athletes participating, VOLUNTEER FORM REQUIRED. Please wear chinos (athletes any wear athletic wear and one medal) and comfortable shoes. No denim please.
Contact:
Special Olympics New York- Central Region & Southern Tier
Cassandra Rucker, Director of Development
6315 Fly Road * East Syracuse, NY 13057
Cops on Top at DUNKIN' DONUTS raises over $69,000
THANK YOU!!!
Thank you to all who supported the 6th Annual Cops on Top at DUNKIN' DONUTS. With the help of DUNKIN' DONUTS, local law enforcement volunteers, Special Olympics athletes and the generosity of our community, $69,000 was raised in just 5-hours on Friday, August 4th at 36-DUNKIN' DONUTS locations.
Please SAVE-THE-DATE and join us on Friday, August 3, 2018.
CENTRAL
2244 Downer Street, Baldwinsville // Onondaga County Sheriff's Office - $1,455.12
34 E. Genesee Street, Baldwinsville // Onondaga County Sheriff's Office - $1,422.47
135 Albany Street, Cazenovia // Cazenovia Police Department - $3,020.09
900 W. Genesee Street, Chittenango // Chittenango Police Department - $2,012.45
4206 State Route 31, Clay // Onondaga County Sheriff's Office - $1,237.24
6681 Collamer Road, Dewitt // Jamesville Correctional Facility - $3,701.41
4 Chevy Drive//Bridge Street, East Syracuse // New York State University Police at Upstate - $1,478.59
501 E Genesee Street, Fayetteville // Manlius Police Department - $821.58
314 South 2nd Street, Fulton // Fulton Police Department - $1,672.95
409 7th North Street, Liverpool // Onondaga County Sheriff's Office - $2,432.11
4744 Buckley Road, Liverpool // Onondaga County Sheriff's Office - $992.54
7281 Oswego Road, Liverpool // Liverpool Police Department & New York State Police Troop D - $1,780.03
7645 Oswego Road, Liverpool // Onondaga County Sheriff's Office - $1,945.26
306 Fayette Street, Manlius // Manlius Police Department - $1,504.94
2723 Brewerton Road, Mattydale // Syracuse University Department of Public Safety - $951.41
818 N. Main Street, North Syracuse // Cicero Police Department - $1,669.40
5194 Taft Road, North Syracuse // Syracuse University Department of Public Safety - $1,304.05
105 Rte. 104, Oswego // Oswego Police Department - $1,098.61
649 N. Salina Street, Syracuse // New York State University Police at ESF & Syracuse Police Department - $2,165.08
2921 James Street, Syracuse // New York State University Police at Upstate - $1,397.81
1909 Teall Avenue, Syracuse // Jamesville Correctional Facility - $2,709.96
SOUTHERN TIER
1320 E. River Road, Bainbridge // New York State Courts, Cortland County Sheriff's Office & Bainbridge Police Department - $2,868.06
1315 Upper Front Street, Binghamton // New York State Troop C & Broome County Sheriff's Office - $2,350.42
152 Clinton Street, Cortland // Cortland Police Department - $2,245.86
162 Tompkins Street, Cortland // Cortland Police Department - $1,365.32
36 North Street, Dryden // Dryden Police Department & New York State Police Troop C - $1,301.56
31 S. West Street, Homer // Homer Police Department $1,754.61
212 Reynolds Road, Johnson City // Johnson City Police Department, Binghamton Police Department & New York State University Police at Binghamton University - $3,110.61
408 Elmira Road, Ithaca // Ithaca Police Department & New York State Parks Police - $1,421.68
302 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca // New York State Police Troop C & Cornell University Police - $1,049.21
205 S. Meadow Street, Ithaca // Ithaca Police Department - $1,557.27
3742 State Route 11, McGraw // Cortland County Sheriff's Office & New York State Police Troop C - $1,905.15
5697 NYS Rt. 12, Norwich // New York State Police Troop C, Chenango Country Sheriff's Office & Norwich Police Department - $5,314.56
117 State Highway 7, Sidney // Sidney Police Department & New York State Police Troop C - $2,466.87
4005 Vestal Parkway, Vestal // New York State Police at Binghamton University - $1,612.58
2920 US Route 11, Whitney Point // New York State Police Troop C & Broome Country Sheriff's Office - $1,932.20
As of August 8, 2017
For a list of 2017-2018 fundraising and awareness events click HERE!
Cassandra Rucker
Director of Development,
6315 Fly Road - East Syracuse, NY 13057
Office: 315-314-6839 ext 7202
NEW
Fax: 315-625-3625
www.nyso.org
