00:00Also happening in Chicopee, an unexpected sight, police standing on the roof of Walmart.
00:06Don't worry, it was all for a good cause.
00:08The Hampden County Sheriff's Office and Chicopee Police proudly hung out on the roof of Walmart
00:13to bring awareness to the Special Olympics of Western Massachusetts yesterday.
00:17Their mission and purpose for continuing this event year after year is based in just one thing.
00:23It's about service. That's what we do.
00:26And it's really about giving the special athletes an opportunity to enjoy, to experiment,
00:31and to experience some athletic opportunities with everybody around them cheering and cheering them on.
00:39It's just a wonderful, wonderful event, and we're very grateful for all the support we get from the great community.
00:44The police remained on that roof from 10 in the morning till 4 o'clock in the evening,
00:50throwing down teddy bears in exchange for a $20 donation to the Special Olympics of Western Massachusetts.
00:56A cause that remains important for our community to maintain.
01:00It starts with inclusion and awareness.
01:03So with the partnership, like the Sheriff said, with the Sheriff's Office and Chicopee PD,
01:08this is a great opportunity to raise awareness, especially during the holiday season,
01:11where all the money goes to the Special Olympics for the athletes.
01:15So there's no charge for the athletes to pay when they play.
01:19It's just come have a good time and truly enjoy the holiday season and have fun with their families.
01:25The Chicopee Police Department wants to thank everyone who was able to stop by and donate during yesterday's event.
