Lexington, SC – With the New Year beginning, Chief Terrence Green of the Lexington Police Department said Tuesday that the officers you may have seen over the past several months sporting beards hadn’t just lost their razors, they were raising money for Special Olympics South Carolina. During the “Bearded Months”, contributions from the community and local businesses were donated to officer who participated by letting their beards grow out.
During “No Shave for Special Olympics”, which began November 1 and ended on December 31, 2019, officers sought out sponsorships of $25 a week or $225 for the entire campaign. The donation total during this two-month campaign totaled over $6,500.
Chief Green said he wanted to thank all the individuals and businesses who supported the 2019 “No Shave for Special Olympics” campaign. Those included:
Dan and Kathi Bettasso
Hazel Brewer
Kimberly Davis
Jorge Gonzales
Katie Guerry
Kevin and Filomena Heaton
Kristen Hurley
Leigh Lowery
Barnes Jewelers
County Towing & Recovery
Freedom Towing & Recovery
Hal Girard State Farm Insurance Agent
Hudson’s Smokehouse BBQ
Imagine Me Entertainment
I3 Financial
Jeff Morris Furniture & Appliances
JWB Productions, LLC
Keg Cowboy
Kingsman Que & Brew
Lexington Driving Academy
Lexington Gentleman’s Salon
Mad Dog Mobile Detailing
PK BBQ
Riley’s Drugs
Site Construction Solutions, LLC
Smoothie King
Southern Edges
Spotters Sports Nutrition
The Coates Advantage - Exit Realty
The Cut Away
The Deli / CDS Enterprises
Thompson Funeral Home
TLK Konstruction, LLC
Weaver Systems
“No Shave for Special Olympics” was one of several community fundraising campaigns that the Lexington Police Department was involved in last year. In total, the department raised over $28,000 to help this program! All donations were sent to Special Olympics South Carolina to assist in funding the over 29,600 athletes in this state. Donations such as these fund Special Olympics athletes equipment, attire and health screenings.
More information on the work of Special Olympics can be found on their website by clicking this LINK.
