2018 Culver’s ButterBurgers & Badges Ambassador, Austin Raymond

Culver’s restaurants throughout Northern Illinois are partnering with Special Olympics Illinois this August with several in-store activities planned, most notably the 4th annual ‘ButterBurgers & Badges’ fundraising event on Thursday, August 30, from 4-8 p.m.

ButterBurgers & Badges will feature local law enforcement officers providing table service for guests dining inside, and also delivering the chain’s famed burgers and fresh frozen custard desserts to those visiting the drive-thru. The officers will collect tips for their service, which along with one dollar for every purchase of any size Culver’s Concrete Mixer, will benefit Special Olympics. In addition, local Special Olympics athletes will be on-hand to meet and greet guests and sign autographs.

Austin Raymond, of Sycamore Illinois, is the 2018 Culver’s Butter Burgers and Badges Ambassador for Special Olympics Illinois.

Austin is in 8th grade at Sycamore Middle School. When Austin is not in class, he loves to shoot hoops with his friends. He has been involved with Special Olympics Illinois for two years and during those two years, Austin has played basketball with Opportunity House in Sycamore. He aspires to compete at a state level for basketball. Austin is a determined and passionate athlete who will work diligently no matter the obstacle.

Participating Culver’s locations include Sycamore.

ButterBurgers & Badges is part of a month-long initiative by more than 30 Culver’s locations across Chicagoland that includes participating stores proudly displaying ‘Change for Champions' donation canisters near counter areas.

Funds raised will help Special Olympics Illinois continue its programs that provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This event continues its support of Special Olympics. For more information, visit https://www.soill.org/event/butterburgers-and-badges.

About Special Olympics Illinois

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. If you are interested in learning more about Special Olympics Illinois, volunteering or providing financial support to help make Special Olympics programs possible, contact your local Special Olympics agency, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website at www.soill.org. Follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.