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ALTAI™ and Donut Boy: National Boot Giveaway

altaidev on November 7, 2019

“12-year-old Florida native is traveling the country to show appreciation to the men and women of Law Enforcement.”

Tyler Carach, aka: “The Donut Boy,” has been on a cross country mission to thank Law Enforcement for their service since August 1, 2016. He has thanked Officers in all 50 states and served them over 90,000 donuts, aka “Power Rings.”

Recently, Tyler, with the assistance of Minnesota based company, ALTAIgear™, hosted a National Boot Giveaway contest. Law Enforcement teams from across the nation competed to win Police Department approved boots for their agency. The winning team, collecting 1000 public votes first, was Princeton, MN Police Department/Shorewood Hills, WI Police Department.

“The ALTAI™ team would like to thank Tyler for his commitment to his mission and we are proud to have been a part of this journey with Tyler,” -ALTAI™.

This weekend, November 9-10, Tyler, along with representatives of ALTAIgear™, will personally deliver the boots to the winning team members, just in time for a Northern winter.

November 9, 5:30 PM Princeton PD: 305 21st Ave. South Princeton, MN
November 10, 9 AM Shorewood Hills PD: 810 Shorewood Blvd. Madison, WI

Attending: Tyler Carach and Mother, ALTAIgear™ Representatives, Representatives from Princeton Police Department/Shorewood Hills Police Department, City Officials from Princeton MN/Shorewood Hills WI

About “I DONUT Need A Reason To Thank A Cop Inc.” Tyler is an amazing 12-year-old boy who loves cops. He developed a program called “I DONUT need a reason to thank a cop” in August 2016 after meeting 4 officers in a local store and asking if he could buy them donuts with his own money. After seeing how happy the Officers were and learning that Police across the nation were having a hard time, he decided he wanted to thank every Officer in America and give them each their favorite treat… A DONUT! To date, he has visited and thanked Officers in all 50 states and served over 90,000 donuts and thanks. He has raised money to purchase a K9 vest, held multiple free raffles for Law Enforcement, worked to raise support for Police, and partnered with multiple organizations to show appreciation to Officers. To learn more about Tyler’s mission and accomplishments follow him on Facebook I DONUT Need A Reason To Thank A Cop, Twitter @donut_boy07, and Instagram @tyler_donutboy.

ALTAI™ Backs the Blue: 5 Easy Ways to Thank A Cop

altaidev on September 17, 2019

This Saturday, September 21st, will be Thank A Police Officer Day. It’s a special day to take extra time to show your appreciation to the men and women in Blue who risk it all to serve and protect. While we like to encourage random acts of kindness for law enforcement any day, any time, here are five ways you can brighten a police officer’s day as a show of respect for their bravery.

Sweet Treats

Tasty rewards are always welcome and can be a relief for any officer, especially on a long shift. Proud Police Wife has some sweet and savory recipes to give you some ideas; check out the Blue Line Oreo Truffle Balls!

Pay For A Meal

The pleasant surprise of having your meal or coffee bought and already paid for would make any police officer’s day. Whether you’re at the drive thru or pay for a meal anonymously, this is a simple way to surprise an officer with a ‘thanks.’

Donations for Organizations

Being a part of law enforcement is more than a job, it also affects the lives of those around them. From PTSD support to spousal communities, you can make a contribution to your favorite law enforcement related organizations.

Support for I Donut Need A Reason To Thank A Cop (aka the Donut Boy)

Be sure to check out our partnership with Tyler, aka the Donut Boy, and his efforts to thank every police officer in the country.

Cards, Gift Baskets, Care Packages

If you have kids, Thank A Police Officer Day is a perfect opportunity for them to also show their appreciation. Make up some Thank You cards and hand deliver them to officers; court houses or local departments are great places to find them. Care packages are always appreciated and they can be tailored to suit a law enforcement officer’s wants.

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ALTAI™ Hero Spotlight: Grand Rapids Police Throw Birthday Party for Bullied Child

altaidev on April 18, 2019

Today we put the Hero Spotlight on a very special story involving the Grand Rapids Police and a 9 year old boy’s birthday. Young Thomas Daniel was seen missing his school bus but what started out to be rough morning, turned into a memorable celebration.

https://www.facebook.com/GrandRapidsPD/posts/2511691828863744

Officer Austin Lynema noticed Thomas’ misfortune and while helping him get to school, learned that it was Thomas’ birthday. And while he was excited to celebrate, he believed that no one would show up; due to being bullied at school. So instead, he invited the entire Grand Rapids Police Department to his birthday party.

Later on, Officer Lynema discovered that Thomas’ fears were correct; no one had shown up for his birthday except for Officer Lynema himself and Thomas’ siblings. The Grand Rapids hero decided to turn things around for the boy.

The next day, Grand Rapids Police threw a surprise birthday, customized Krispy Kreme donuts and all, for Thomas. “People at school are happy for me because Austin … he never lets kids down, he’s a hero,” said Daniel. “I’ll never forget this until the day I die.”

You can pay it forward and support law enforcement officers with our 2 For The Blue program, in partnership with I Donut Need A Reason To Thank A Cop, Tyler the Donut Boy.

ALTAI™ Hero Spotlight: Checking in with Donut Boy

altaidev on March 28, 2019

Today we catch up with our favorite young hero, Tyler Carach of I Donut Need A Reason To Thank A Cop, also famously known as the Donut Boy.

Years back, Tyler kicked off his charitable contributions by simply asking his mom if he could buy some donuts for law enforcement officers he spotted at their local store. This humble beginning was just the start to Tyler’s inspiring journey to reach his goal of thanking every cop in America, one donut at a time.

So far, Tyler and his family have reached over 40 states and have given away 80,000 donuts, and that’s just an estimate! The appreciation and gratitude overflows and Tyler’s Facebook photos certainly show it!

As we all know, a little goes a long way when it comes to showing our local law enforcement our gratitude. It’s why we support Tyler’s efforts through our 2 For The Blue program; learn more how it works here.

ALTAI™ Hero Spotlight Update: Tyler The Donut Boy’s Reverse Birthday Party

altaidev on November 15, 2018

Last week, our pint-sized hero, Tyler Carach, aka The Donut Boy, celebrated his birthday in a unique, heart-warming way: a reverse birthday.

What does a reverse birthday celebration look like? Well, instead of Tyler celebrating his own birthday, his birthday festivities revolved around thanking police officers!

Tyler’s Reverse Birthday Celebration was hosted by Pensacola Police Department where Tyler was able to thank surrounding area police officers, along side none other than the Harlem Globe Trotters. The Reverse Birthday Celebration had a wonderful turn out and Tyler couldn’t be happier with how this act of gratitude ended up.

Tyler began his journey two years ago to thank every law enforcement officer in America with a donut, one donut at a time. Well over 70,000 donuts later, Tyler has continued to go above and beyond for law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other important first responders.

A full gallery of Tyler’s Reverse Birthday can be found here.

We support Tyler’s efforts with our 2 For the Blue Program; find out more how you can help support this young hero thanking other heroes!

ALTAI™ Hero Spotlight Update: Tyler the Donut Boy

altaidev on August 29, 2018

It’s hard to believe that only two years ago, we met and partnered with this amazing 10 year old, Tyler Carach, a Florida boy who is on an important mission: thanking every cop and first responder in America, one donut at a time.

Since then, Tyler’s organization, I Donut Need A Reason To Thank A Cop, has given away over 70,000 donuts to law enforcement officers in 39 states! Here are a few snapshots of his latest journey to Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana! Follow Tyler on Facebook for up-to-date info on his next adventure thanking cops; Tyler may be visiting your local police department sooner than you think!

Want to contribute to Tyler’s cause? Here are some ways you can help support I Donut Need A Reason To Thank A Cop.

ALTAI™ 2 For the Blue Program – buy any department-approved ALTAI™ boot model at our online shop and 2% of your purchase will go to support Tyler’s mission.

Donate directly to the Donut Boy – direct donations are accepted online to support Tyler’s goal to thank every cop in America.

ALTAI™ Hero Spotlight: Catching up with the Donut Boy

altaidev on February 6, 2018

It’s 2018 and more than 22,000 donuts later, Tyler Carach of “I Donut Need A Reason To Thank A Cop” is gearing up for another generous act: thanking every cop in America. It all started a few years ago when Tyler spotted some police officers at a gas station for a routine fill-up with his mother, Sheena Carach. Tyler asked Sheena for permission to buy the officers donuts as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication and service; the rest is history.

While Tyler’s cause was gaining attention (Tyler landed a spot on The Steve Harvey Show! and even this spotlight by Lifezette.com) the pint-sized hero worked hard at earning money himself to buy more donuts to give away by taking on extra chores, and even gathering and selling scrap metal, to fund his selfless cause.

Now 10 years old, Tyler has come a long way in spreading love to the men and women in blue. 2018 promises a busy schedule of donut-giving, including a trip to Alaska to visit police departments out there (a long journey for the Florida based family!).

Here at ALTAI™, we stand behind Tyler’s charitable efforts and donate 2% of all sales on department-approved boots towards his cause. You can find more ways to get behind this heart-warming story of thanking police officers on our website.

ALTAI™ Hero Update: Tyler the Donut Boy has a Surprise

altaidev on October 23, 2017

It’s time for another update from our young, inspiring hero, Tyler aka The Donut Boy! As Tyler turns 10, he has kicked off his birthday with a surprise journey to 10 lucky states with, yes, of course, donuts to thank the men and women of law enforcement. Be sure to follow his journey and stay tuned as we update on Tyler’s final appearance in Minnesota, our home state, for a final ceremony at the Mall of America.

1. Texas, Oct 23^rd

2. New Mexico, Oct 25^th

3. Arizona, Oct 26^th

4. California, Oct 27^th

5. Nevada, Oct 28^th-29^th

6. Utah, Oct 31^st

7. Colorado, Nov 1^st

8. Nebraska, Nov 2^nd

9. South Dakota, Nov 3^rd

10. Minnesota, Nov 4^th-5^th

Also, don’t forget: you can always donate directly to Tyler’s effort to thank every cop in America directly on our website.

ALTAI™ Hero Update: Tyler the Donut Boy On the East Coast

altaidev on August 9, 2017

Our nine-year old hero, Tyler Carach, aka, The Donut Boy, continues to persist on his goal of thanking every cop in America with a donut. Beginning his journey last with a simple act of thanking four officers at a rest stop with donuts, Tyler and his family have come a long way in just about a year.

A couple weeks ago, Tyler met up with the one and only, Staten Island Police Department! Again, the lovely folks at Dunkin’ Donuts donated 1,000 donuts in thanking the NYPD serving the Staten Island area. Another big surprise that should make this entire journey pretty memorable: Tyler got to throw the first pitch at Staten Island’s Yankee’s game. Watch out MLB; this kid’s got heart.

Later on in Maryland, the Carach family continued their journey to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Edgewood precinct. Tyler’s act of gratitude was especially meaningful since this department experienced two deputies killed in the line of duty in the winter of 2016, who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect.

After many more stops and many, many more donuts, this week, Tyler and his family arrived safely at home after a long and grueling road trip. Back in Florida for now, but there are certainly more trips for the future.

Want to contribute? Learn about our 2 For The Blue program which donates 2% of sales on specific styles of our boots to Tyler’s cause or donate directly here.

ALTAI™ Hero Update: Tyler the Donut Boy in NYC

altaidev on July 27, 2017

Tyler Carach, aka The Donut Boy, continues his noble journey of thanking every cop in America… with a donut and last week, Tyler got a chance to rub elbows with some of America’s finest: the NYPD.

Stopping in Brooklyn, Tyler and his family were able to deliver 1060 donuts (1000 from Dunkin’ Donuts and 60 from The Donut Pub, local shop) to law enforcement officers in the area. He even went beyond his normal charitable duties and helped out with the Basketball Cop Foundation delivering basketballs and goals to children in the Brooklyn community; what a kid!

Throughout the week, Tyler visited various NYC neighborhoods like Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, continuing his incredibly ambitious journey powered by gratitude and donuts. For the latest in The Donut Boy’s heart-warming adventure, stay tuned on his Facebook page.