For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1600071 |
| Date Issued: | Aug 18, 2016 - 12:04pm |
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Sheriff Allen helps serve a free lunch at Texas Roadhouse Monday to benefit Special Olympics |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen and other law enforcement officers will help Texas Roadhouse serve up a free lunch on Monday to help support Special Olympics in Nevada and northern California. The Sheriff invites Washoe County residents to join him for a free meal, and to leave a big tip that supports a good cause.
The free benefit lunch consists of a pulled pork sandwich, one side item, fresh baked bread a non-alcoholic beverage and peanuts. Diners are simply asked to leave a donation at their table, all of which will benefit more than 23,000 Special Olympics athletes in Nevada and northern California.
Sheriff Allen said he is looking forward to serving the free lunch and talking with diners about how the public can support this important program.
What: Tip-a-Cop Free Lunch to support Special Olympics
Date: Monday, August 22, 2016
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Texas Roadhouse, 150 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Reno
Special Olympics
- Provides sports training and competition opportunities for more than 23,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities
- Provides practices and nearly 200 competition opportunities per year to the athletes at no cost to the athletes or their families
- Has approximately 10,000 special education student-athletes participate in the Schools Partnership Program with the assistance of more than 33,000 general education peer partners
- Receives limited federal funding, but relies on fundraising events like the Tip-a-Cop for support
For more information about Special Olympics Nevada, visit www.sonv.org
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.