For the 29th year in a row, the non-profit is holding its Tip a Cop Fundraiser. This year, it partnered with most California Pizza Kitchen locations around Oahu. From March 22 to 24, you can tip a cop who brings you your food or clears your table. The annual event raises awareness and collects tips (or donations) for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes and programs.



“Tip a Cop is an event that combines many of the things that we love—great food, great service and promoting a more inclusive community,“ said Nancy Bottelo, president and CEO of Special Olympics Hawaii. “For this year’s event we’re excited to be partnering once again with California Pizza Kitchen locations around Oahu and hope that our supporters will come out to enjoy their favorite pizza, pasta or salad while supporting our athletes.”



During the event law enforcement from the Department of Homeland Security, Honolulu Police Department, United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, and the U.S. Probations Office District of Hawaii will put their serving skills to the test by volunteering to clear tables, run food and assist servers in efforts to raise tips for Special Olympics Hawaii’s programs. Since its inception, Tip a Cop has raised $312,487 for Special Olympics Hawaii.