THE APEX TIMES
Madison County deputies plan “Tip-a-Cop” fundraiser at Richmond Texas Roadhouse to aid 3-year-old with leukemia
The event on Tuesday will have deputies collecting customer tips at the restaurant to help Claire James’ family cover mounting medical expenses.
Madison County deputies will hold a “Tip-a-Cop” fundraiser in Richmond on Tuesday, collecting customer tips at a local restaurant to raise money for a 3-year-old child battling leukemia, according to LEX18.
The fundraiser will take place at Texas Roadhouse in Richmond, where deputies will collect tips from diners during the event to support the family of Claire James, who was diagnosed with leukemia in May.
LEX18 reported that James’ family is facing mounting medical costs as she continues treatment, and the event is intended to provide financial help to the child and her caregivers.
The “Tip-a-Cop” format involves customers voluntarily leaving tips for participating officers, rather than paying a separate ticket or fee, LEX18 said. The goal is to direct that money to the family to offset expenses tied to ongoing care.
Local officials and participating deputies are presenting the event as a community effort, pairing a public-facing police presence with a direct fundraising mechanism aimed at families affected by serious illness.
The announcement describes the fundraiser as one of the ways the community can contribute, with deputies collecting the tips during the restaurant stop on Tuesday.
LEX18 did not provide additional details in the report about fundraising totals, the timing window within the day, or the method for transferring funds to the family, but the plan is for the deputy-collected tips gathered at the Texas Roadhouse location to be used to support James’ medical needs.
Anyone interested in attending the fundraiser is expected to contact or check with the event organizers for the specific participation window at the restaurant, as LEX18’s report focused on the Richmond and Texas Roadhouse location and the Tuesday date.
Why It Matters
- The event directs community spending into a targeted effort to support a child’s medical care.
- It provides a time-limited opportunity for residents to participate through tips collected by law enforcement.
- The fundraiser can affect near-term financial pressures by supplementing resources for treatment-related expenses.
- The Wednesday timing means contributions are linked to a specific public-facing event rather than an ongoing campaign.
- Community involvement in public-safety partnerships may strengthen trust while addressing a serious family health need.
Key Facts
- Madison County deputies are holding a “Tip-a-Cop” fundraiser in Richmond on Tuesday.
- The fundraiser will be at Texas Roadhouse in Richmond.
- Deputies will collect customer tips during the event.
- The money is intended to help Claire James, a 3-year-old diagnosed with leukemia in May.
- LEX18 reported the family is facing mounting medical costs as James receives treatment.