Local law enforcement officials will take the high road, making themselves at home atop 14-foot scaffolding for three consecutive days, as they rise to the challenge of raising funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i’s 11th annual Cop on Top fundraiser. From September 14-16, 2012 on Maui and September 28 -30, on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i, officers will eat, sleep and raise funds for Special Olympics athletes across the state. This year Cop on Top will be held at Walmart stores statewide and all Sam’s Club stores, Aikahi Shopping Center, Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center and Koko Marina Shopping Center on O‘ahu.

“Walmart is fully committed to giving back to the communities where we work and are honored to be able to support our local Special Olympics athletes and these amazing officers in their endeavor to raise funds and awareness for the important work Special Olympics does here in Hawai‘i,” said Brian Halsey, Hawai‘i marketing manager for Walmart.

LĪHU'E – After winning local, state and regional competitions, four Kaua'i athletes are heading for the Hershey’s Track and Field Games North American finals.

They’ll travel to Hershey, PA next week along with seven other Hawai'i track and field stars, six from O‘ahu and one from Hilo. Nearly 500 athletes from across the country and Canada are expected to participate in the Hershey’s finals.

The Kaua'i contingent includes: Alyssa Miyamoto; Bryceson Abigania; Levi Otsuka-Luis; and Makeyah Wisneski.

Miyamoto will compete in the softball throw for 13 and 14 year old girls. Abigania will be running in the 100 meter race for 11 and 12 year old boys. Otsuka-Luis is set to compete in the 200 meter run for 13 and 14 year old boys. Wisneski will participate in the 50 meter race for nine and 10 year old girls.

All of the athletes’ expenses will be covered by The Hershey Company including: airfare; lodging; and meals.

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