Kentucky State Police is partnering with Special Olympics Kentucky to “Cover the Cruiser” as Team Kentucky raises funds for the summer games. There will be stops all across the state, with the event in Owensboro on April 25.
Troopers will be joined by athletes of Special Olympics Kentucky at various locations throughout the state. For a minimum donation of $1, a custom sticker can be placed on a cruiser, with 100% of the proceeds being donated.
KSP Post 16’s event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 25 at Audubon Federal Credit Union (1429 Breckenridge Street).
“We are excited and honored to be working with the Kentucky State Police again this year for the Cover the Cruiser campaign,” said Special Olympics Kentucky President and CEO Trish Mazzoni. “Through events like Cover the Cruiser, we raise money and awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics. Their support allows us to provide quality sports, health and school programs throughout the state.”
Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports training program and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization has been serving the needs of athletes and their families since 1970 and welcomes 11,300 athletes in Kentucky.
The annual summer games will be held at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. The Cover the Cruiser event is being held before the event’s official start.
Since the inception of Cover the Cruiser in 2020, the event has raised more than $56,000.
“Cover the Cruiser not only showcases the athletes but also serves as a testament to the character of our troopers and officers,” said KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. “I am proud of their dedication to a program that embodies the spirit of determination, sportsmanship, and camaraderie.”
For more information about the Cover the Cruiser campaign or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit soky.org/coverthecruiser/.
