This September, volunteer, off-duty law enforcement officers will go above and beyond to support Special Olympics Hawaii athletes during the 24th Annual Badges and Buckets fundraiser. The event returns statewide:

Maui: September 10-12
Hilo & Kauai: September 11-13
Kona, Oahu & Molokai: September 12-14
Lanai: September 18-19

Law enforcement officers will be stationed on 10-foot scaffolds and rooftops at Walmart and other locations across the state, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics Hawaii. On-the-ground volunteers will also collect donations and keep the excitement going for shoppers and supporters.

Badges and Buckets locations on Oahu, September 12-14 include:

Hawaii Kai Shopping Center
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center
Kapolei Walmart
Keeaumoku Sam’s Club
Keeaumoku Walmart
Kunia Walmart
Laulani Village Shopping Center
Manoa Marketplace
Mililani Walmart
Pearl City Walmart
Salt Lake Shopping Center
Waimalu Plaza
Windward Town and Country Plaza

Confirmed Badges and Buckets dates and locations on neighbor islands include:

Hawaii Island:
Kailua-Kona Walmart | September 12-14
Hilo Walmart | September 11-13
Kauai: Lihue Walmart | September 11-13
Lanai: Richard’s Market | September 18-19
Maui: Kahului Walmart | September 10-12
Molokai: Molokai Public Library | September 12-14

All donations collected from Badges and Buckets directly benefit Special Olympics Hawaii and its work to provide sports, health, leadership, and inclusionary programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round. Since 2001, the fundraiser has raised more than $4,363,650 for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes statewide.

For more information on Special Olympics Hawaii, please visit sohawaii.org. Special Olympics Hawaii is also on Twitter at twitter.com/sohawaii, on Facebook at facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsHawaii, and on Instagram at instagram.com/sohawaii.