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Los Angeles County prison staff raise $3,200 for Special Olympics

Men in women wear medals.
Associates 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.

By Lieutenant Karla Graves

California State Prison, Los Angeles County, staff came out in full force for the Tip a Cop fundraiser held June 21 at BJ’s Restaurant in Palmdale. The event supports Special Olympics.

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

The generosity was unparalleled and the turnout was amazing. Because of this great effort and collaboration, prison staff collected $3,200 in tips and donations to benefit the Special Olympics.

People hold banner with the words "Tip-a-Chip."
CSP-Los Angeles County staff stand outside the restaurant with Special Olympics athletes and their families.

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