Above / Receive a warm welcome when the folks at Texas Roadhouse in Naperville host a “free lunch” with law enforcement officers to benefit for Special Olympics. The special menu will be served 11AM-2PM Fri., July 29.
UPDATE, July 26, 2016 / From 11AM to 2PM on Fri., July 29, the Dream Squad plans to welcome guests in the parking lot at Texas Road House in Naperville, sporting super cars that look like superheroes, with drivers dressed as superheroes. The Dream Squad is a group of automotive enthusiasts who founded a nonprofit that brings its superhero automobiles and Helping Heroes to support local charities and visit children in hospitals.
“We’re excited that the Dream Squad will be part of this fundraising event, making it even more fun for kids and everyone who attends,” said Naperville Park Police Chief Carl Schnibben.
Park Police began fundraising for Special Olympics Illinois earlier this spring by selling tee shirts and by participating in the Cop on a Rooftop event in June. Special Olympics merchandise will be sold during the benefit lunch and also is available for purchase through the Naperville Park District by contacting Chief Schnibben at (630) 848-5049.
ORIGINAL POST, July 14, 2016 / Texas Roadhouse restaurants again will team up with local law enforcement on either Thurs., July 28, or Fri., July 29, for the 6th Annual Texas Roadhouse Benefit Lunch for Special Olympics Illinois.
The Naperville location will host lunch on Fri., July 29.
Local police officers will serve a “free” lunch of a limited menu from 11AM to 2PM. The Benefit Lunch menu consists of a pulled pork sandwich, corn, fresh-baked bread with honey-cinnamon butter and a non-alcoholic beverage. Diners are simply asked to leave a donation for their meal, which is valued at $9.99.
Donations benefit Special Olympians
Donations will benefit the more than 22,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and more than 20,000 Young Athletes (ages 2-7) of Special Olympics Illinois.
Both dine in and carry out options will be available at all 15 Illinois Texas Roadhouse locations.
In Naperville. Texas Roadhouse is located at 2856 Patriots Lane, just off North Aurora Road near Route 59.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising vehicle benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. The annual intrastate relay and its various fundraising projects have two goals: to raise money and to gain awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than $35 million over 30 years while increasing awareness of Special Olympics Illinois athletes and their accomplishments.
Special Olympics Illinois is a nonprofit organization offering year-round training and competition in 19 sports for more than 22,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and more than 20,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.
Above / The Law Enforcement Torch Run has been a popular feature during Special Olympics competitions held at North Central College in recent years. (PN File Photo)
Special Olympics changes lives by empowering people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.
For more information about Special Olympics Illinois, volunteering or providing financial support to help make Special Olympics programs possible, contact your local Special Olympics agency, call 800-394-0562 or visit www.soill.org.
To contact Texas Roadhouse in Naperville, call (630) 778-0960.
Story submitted by Alexandra McMillin, Manager of Communications, for Special Olympics Illinois.
