Brockville – The 38th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario, Brockville, was held on Wednesday morning, hosted by the Brockville Police.
Numerous local Special Olympics athletes and coaches joined members from the Brockville Police Service, Brockville Fire Department, Leeds & Grenville Paramedics, students from St. Francis School and others.
The run started out from Hardy Park, where Brockville Mayor Matt Wren spoke to the crowd before the run, along with Brockville Police Chief Mark Noonan.
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The walkers left Hardy Park and walked their way to St. Lawrence Park, where there was a celebratory BBQ courtesy of the Brockville Police.
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics. It is held each year in various communities throughout Ontario to raise funds for Special Olympics Ontario, to increase public awareness of Special Olympics Ontario and to involve Law Enforcement personnel in a community-based, province-wide program.
The LETR for Special Olympics engages law enforcement worldwide, championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, starting first with their own communities.
Over the years, the Torch Run has evolved and now encompasses a variety of innovative fundraising platforms, including Polar Plunges, Tip-A-Cops, NHL Alumni Games, Torch Rides, Endurance Series and MORE! Since its inception, the LETR has raised more than $46,000,000 and changed millions of attitudes.
All funds raised through Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run events are directed into program support that directly affects all community Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) programs.
Photos from the event can be found here:
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