LAC staff raise $3,200 for Special Olympics

July 24, 2019

LAC Associate Warden Theresa Lewandowski, Investigative Service Unit K-9 Officer Avra Karanikolas, Public Information Officer Lt. Karla Graves, acting Warden R.C. Johnson and Registered Nurse Taylor.

California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC), staff came out in full force for the Tip a Cop Special Olympics fundraiser at BJ’s Restaurant in Palmdale.

On June 21, Custody, Mental Health and Medical staff greeted guests, cleaned floors, delivered menus, and walked alongside the restaurant crew.

According to organizers, the generosity was unparalleled and the turnout was amazing. Because of this effort and collaboration, LAC prison staff collected $3,200 in tips and donations for the Special Olympics.

By Lt. Karla Graves, Public Information Officer
CSP-Los Angeles County

People hold banner at LAC prison fundraiser for Special Olympics. — CSP-Los Angeles County staff stand outside the restaurant with Special Olympics athletes and their families.

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