Second Annual Walk-A-Thon Brings Community Together
March 25, 2026
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Thank You for Making the Walk-A-Thon a Huge Success!

What a day we had on Saturday!


Thanks to the incredible support of this community, the 2nd Annual Cops, Kids & Toys Walk-A-Thon at The Shops at Ithaca Mall was a huge success. We are so grateful to everyone who walked, donated, cheered, and showed up!


This event is only possible because of the people who believe in what we do. Your time, energy, and generosity go directly toward providing holiday gifts for kids in Tompkins County who need them most. That's the whole point, and you delivered.


A huge thank you to the Chrome Divas of Ithaca for co-producing this event with our CKT volunteers and bringing their trademark heart and hustle to everything they do.


Special thanks to DJ Rocket Morton for keeping the energy going all morning with fun music. And sincere thanks to our volunteers, our law enforcement partners, and every team, individual, and family who came out to walk with us.


The Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, raffles, and car seat safety station made it a real community celebration, and that doesn't happen without all of you. Our gratitude goes out to The Shops at Ithaca Mall, Auntie Anne's, and Zocalo's at the mall. We are already looking forward to the 3rd Annual. See you next year!


Thank you to our amazing sponsors who made all the raffles and prizes possible. We appreciate you!


Antlers Restaurant, Ithaca

Auntie Anne’s, The Shops at Ithaca Mall 

Bath and Body Works, Ithaca 
Cayuga Lake National Bank

Cornell Police Union

Corner Pub at Rogues Harbor

Crossroads Bar and Grill, Lansing

Dunkin Donuts, Groton

Hilton Garden Inn, Ithaca

Home Depot, Ithaca 

Hunt's Auto Service, Ithaca

Kinney Drugs, Dryden

Kleins Archery, Dryden

Maple Ave Barbershop

Mohawk Detailing, Moravia
Moose Lodge, Ithaca
Old Navy

P & C Fresh, Ithaca

PetSmart, Ithaca

Pudgie's Pizza & Subs, Ithaca
Shirt Ninja

Texas Roadhouse, Ithaca

The Beauty Barn - Janessa Rodman, Trumansburg

The Shops at Ithaca Mall, Lansing
Tops Market 

Tractor Supply, Ithaca

Trader Joe's, Ithaca

Twin Sheep Dentistry, Lansing 

Willcox Service & Tire, Ithaca

Zocalos, The Shops at Ithaca Mall


Group presents check in bookstore. People smile, posing in front of bookshelf.

Cops, Kids & Toys Supports Family Reading Partnership in Tompkins County

March 11, 2026
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Cops, Kids & Toys was proud to present a check to the Family Reading Partnership in support its important work and to assist with some unforeseen expenses as it continues to serve local children and families. Since 1997, Family Reading Partnership has helped Tompkins County families with young children experience the joy of books and read-aloud time as an everyday part of life. Family Reading Partnership provides programs and materials that encourage parents and caregivers to engage with infants and young children through reading, play, songs, and conversation, all as building blocks for literacy. It works to create a culture of literacy in the community by weaving books and reading encouragement into the networks and services that already reach local families. Their programs are designed especially for families with infants and young children in Tompkins County, helping children connect with books early and often. Their impact is rooted in a simple but powerful idea. When children grow up with books as part of everyday life, families are strengthened and young learners are better prepared to thrive. Family Reading Partnership describes its work as creating a culture of literacy, one book, one family, and one community at a time. Organizations like Family Reading Partnership help make Tompkins County a stronger, more connected community for children. We encourage our supporters to learn more about their work and consider making a donation to help them continue serving local families. Contributions can be made here: https://www.familyreading.org/giving/
Raffle for a 5-burner grill and accessories. Drawing March 21. Tickets $30. Donated by Ithaca Home Depot.

Grill Raffle! Win a $700 5-Burner Gas Grill at the CKT Walk-A-Thon

February 20, 2026
Only 100 tickets. $20 each. Win a premium 5-burner gas grill donated by Home Depot Ithaca. Drawing 1pm March 21, 2026 at The Shops at Ithaca Mall during the 2026 Walk-A-Thon. Proceeds benefit Cops, Kids & Toys. Winner need not be present to win.