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Law Enforcement Torch Run
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Torch Runners carry the torch for the Final Leg
In the last year, nearly 85,000 law enforcement officers carried the "Flame of Hope" in 35 nations, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics is the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics. The Torch Run an international series of torch relays run by law enforcement officers, leading up to each state/province’s or nation’s Special Olympics Summer Games. Law enforcement officers raise money in conjunction with their Torch Runs for their local Special Olympics Program.

This international event raised US$20 million for Special Olympics Programs in 2003. In the last year, nearly 85,000 law enforcement officers carried the "Flame of Hope" in 35 nations, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Every two years, law enforcement officers representing their state or nation’s Torch Run program comprise a Final Leg Team which carries the "Flame of Hope" into the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Games.

Learn more about the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics by visiting the Support section of this Web site.

Contact Information

Cheri DeQuattro, +1 (202) 628-3630 or cdequattro@specialolympics.org

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