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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 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.

The Ultimate ‘Thank You’ to Cops continues: Catching up with Tyler The Donut Boy

altaidev on July 11, 2017

It’s been a couple weeks since we introduced the young man, Tyler, who is on a mission: to thank every cop in America with a donut for his or her services. It’s a tall order for a relatively short guy, but his determination is helping him reach his goals and supporting law enforcement where it is well-deserved.

To kick off the first week, Tyler arrived at St. Augustine with 120 donuts from the A1A Dunkin’ Donuts, ready to hand them out. While grabbing a quick breakfast beforehand, Tyler was surprised by a K9 officer and K9 Kilo, given a ride (sirens, lights, the works!) and was escorted to the department to receive a parking lot full of squad cars with their lights on to honor Tyler.

After a few more grueling stops thanking cops, Tyler and his family rest in Ellijay, Georgia before hitting the road again! Just in time for the 4^th of July, the Donut Boy was able to continue his mission, where Dunkin’ Donuts, again, providing a Donut Boy discount for two dozen donuts for Tyler to give away.

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In beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, Tyler even got to meet Officer Joe Jones, seen in this heart-warming video that went viral: a perfect example of outstanding community development by law enforcement officers, a perfect reason to thank a cop, as Tyler does.

We’ll have more updates as the week goes on, so stay tuned! If you want to get involved and help this boy and his important mission thanking the men and women who serve, visit Tyler’s Facebook page for more information.

And don’t forget! 2% of your purchase of any department approved ALTAI™ boot will go towards helping Tyler’s cause; everyone gets a treat, including your feet.