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Bearno’s Pizza to donate proceeds to family of fallen Kentucky State Police trooper Tuesday
All Bearno’s Pizza locations are set to collect proceeds Tuesday to support the family of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, according to WLKY.
Bearno’s Pizza locations across Kentucky will donate proceeds Tuesday to support the family of fallen Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, WLKY reported on Monday. The effort is scheduled for a specific day, giving community members a direct way to contribute as funeral and memorial activity continues for the trooper and his family.
According to WLKY, the donation will come from proceeds generated through Bearno’s Pizza sales at participating locations. The announcement directs customers to take part during the Tuesday event window so the collected proceeds can be provided to the family.
Kentucky State Police have previously stated that troopers serve on the front lines of public safety across the Commonwealth, and the department has not only investigated incidents tied to service members but also coordinated information as families navigate the aftermath of line-of-duty deaths. In that context, community fundraisers such as this one are intended to offer financial support while also indicating public recognition of the trooper’s service.
WLKY framed the event as one “there’s a way for the community to support” the Phillips family. The report indicates customers can help by purchasing food from Bearno’s Pizza at participating locations during the donation day, which will then be converted into a contribution for the family.
For recipients, the proceeds can help offset expenses associated with the death of a law enforcement officer, including immediate family costs and longer-term financial impacts. For the community, the event provides a structured and time-limited option to contribute rather than informal giving.
The Tuesday donation is not a court process and does not involve government disbursement. It is a private business initiative tied to a specific date, with the practical effect determined by how Bearno’s Pizza and the family or a designated representative arrange the transfer of collected funds.
More details about the exact pickup or ordering terms, the method of measuring proceeds, and the point of contact for the donation were not included in the WLKY report. Community members seeking to participate are expected to confirm the location and ordering instructions on the day of the event.
Why It Matters
- The one-day fundraiser provides a clear, time-limited way for residents to offer direct financial support to the trooper’s family.
- The donation underscores the role of community organizations and businesses in covering costs and easing financial pressure after a line-of-duty death.
- By tying giving to sales at participating locations, the event may increase participation compared with open-ended donation requests.
- Because the transfer is private, shoppers may need to follow any ordering or participation rules to ensure the proceeds are counted.
Key Facts
- Bearno’s Pizza locations will donate proceeds Tuesday to support the family of fallen Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, according to WLKY.
- WLKY reported that the donation will be funded through proceeds from Bearno’s Pizza sales on the event day.
- The announcement applies to all Bearno’s Pizza locations, as described by WLKY.
- The effort is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, per WLKY’s report date.