24-04-2025
KSP team up with Special Olympics KY for 2025 fundraiser
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with Special Olympics Kentucky have announced 'Cover The Cruiser' is back for 2025.
Event organizers say Kentucky State Police (KSP) Troopers will be parked at various businesses attempting to cover their cruisers in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics icons. People are asked to visit any 'Cover the Cruiser' location and make a minimum $1 donation to Special Olympics Kentucky and they will receive an icon to personalize and tape to a KSP cruiser parked there. People will be able to give on site via Venmo in addition to cash.
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Both KSP posts in the Eyewitness News coverage area did their events on April 24.
Post 2 – Nortonville
Central City
Casey's General Store at 645 South 2nd Street
This event went from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Post 16 – Henderson
Owensboro
Audubon Federal Credit Union at 1429 Breckenridge Street
This event went from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Officials say this will be the sixth year for the 'Cover the Cruiser' program. It has raised a total of more than $67,000 in its first five years. KSP initiated the 'Cover the Cruiser' fundraising event in 2020 when the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run was canceled due to COVID-19. Each year, The Torch Run escorts the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to kick off the State Summer Games in Richmond, Kentucky.
'We are excited to still have the opportunity to work with the Kentucky State Police on this campaign,' said Special Olympics Kentucky CEO Angie Cruse-Tinch. 'The Kentucky State Police means a lot to our program, including playing a big role in the State Summer Games presenting awards. Our athletes look forward to having the opportunity to meet and spend time with Troopers at these stops and greatly appreciate the support they receive through Cover the Cruiser.'
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