State police hosted Polar Pop at Butler barracks
A number of state troopers gathered outside the Butler barracks Wednesday as Special Olympic athletes popped balloons filled with cold water over the heads of their superiors.
After the initial pop, the athletes laughed as some the police engaged in a water balloon fight.
“The police are funny,” said Kaitlyn Morgan, a basketball athlete from Cranberry Township.
Throughout the month of February troopers passed around a donation can to raise money for the Special Olympics. The collected funds are then presented by a contingent of troopers who participate in Pittsburgh’s Polar Plunge later this month.
Trooper Josh Black, who was himself soaked, said their Polar Pop also raises awareness for the larger campaign, and it shows that there’s more than one way to participate.
“They don’t have to jump into freezing water,” Black said. “They can go online and donate.”
For more information about how to donate, visit www.specialolympicspa.org/pittsburgh.
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