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Special Olympic athletes are truly "special." They inspire and reveal the very best in human nature. Special Olympic athletes and Law Enforcement have a unique partnership that began with The Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® was initiated by the International Association of Chiefs of Police with the commitment of the law enforcement community for the purpose of increasing awareness of and raising funds for Special Olympics. The Torch Run is held in all 50 United States, 12 Canadian provinces and territories, and 35 nations.
For those of you who have never been involved, you don't know what you're missing! The LETR is a global movement and was founded in 1981. In Wisconsin, events are held year-round and include our Final Leg Run, which kicks off the State Summer Games each June, our twelve statewide Polar Plunge® winter fundraisers, Tip-A-Cop®, The World's Largest Truck Convoy® , Over The Edge, and other miscellaneous events including motorcycle rides and raffles.
As Special Olympics Wisconsin celebrates the 27th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, that eternal flame burns with even more vigor today. Wisconsin's Law Enforcement Torch Run® is the sixth highest grossing program in the world, raising over $2.4 million in 2012 with more than 1,100 registered participants representing 150 law enforcement agencies.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® is a story of heart and conviction. What began in 1981 as a local one-run event in Wichita, Kansas was the brainchild of Wichita Police Chief Richard LaMunyon... who wanted to give his officers an opportunity to participate in something positive. As an officer, I enjoy the chance to meet and participate in a worthwhile event with fellow law enforcement officers from across the state. My department benefits from the positive publicity aligned with this community project.
It is about commitment to a cause. It’s about friendships, it’s about the unlimited potential of the human spirit. Join us at one of the above events. You will see Special Olympic athletes display courage, pride, and skills by individuals the world once thought was incapable of such achievement.
The Law Enforcement Run®...where the energy and drive of a single human being can reach out to move hundreds and touch the hearts of thousands. Thank you for your continued support.
Sgt. G. Flunker
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