Law enforcement to host ‘Wyoming Virtual Torch Run 2020’ to benefit Special Olympics
Law Enforcement across the state will be hosting the “Wyoming Virtual Torch Run 2020” benefiting Special Olympics Wyoming starting on May 15 through July 15, 2020. With the cancellation of the 2020 Special Olympics Wyoming State Summer Games due to physical distancing regulations, Wyoming Law Enforcement Torch Run along with the support of hundreds of local law enforcement volunteers will host the Law Enforcement Torch Run Legs – virtually!
“April 30th is the day the Opening Ceremonies for Special Olympics Summer games would have commenced in Gillette and the Final Leg of our annual Torch Run would have taken place. Due to social distancing requirements our Torch Run will have a different look in 2020.” said Keith Groeneweg, Wyoming State Director for Law Enforcement Torch Run. “While we would rather be in Gillette for the Summer Games, today is the kick-off for our 2020 Law Enforcement Virtual Torch Run. This year our goal is to cover 2,020 miles with the help of our Torch Runners and athletes.”
Law Enforcement personnel, Special Olympics athletes, family and friends are encourage to participate by walking or running outside or on a treadmill, exercising on an elliptical or cycling. The goal is to engage more officers and athletes, reach 2,020 miles and raise $20,200. Participants are encouraged to track their miles, take a picture or record a short video and post to the Wyoming Law Enforcement Torch Run Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LETR4SOWY <http://www.facebook.com/
You can also support the Wyoming Law Enforcement Virtual Torch Run by making a donation or purchasing a T-shirt, please visit www.SpecialOlympicsWY.org<http://www.SpecialOlympicsWY.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics is the movement’s largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle, at its most basic level the Torch Run is an actual running event, in which officers and athletes run the Flame of Hope™ to the Opening Ceremonies of local Special Olympics competitions and State and National Games. Annually, more than 85,000 dedicated, compassionate and volunteer law enforcement officers participate in the torch run throughout 35 nations, 12 Canadian provinces, and 50 US states. Since its inception worldwide, the Torch Run revenues globally are more than $794 MILLION for Special Olympics. In Wyoming, the Law Enforcement community has raised more than $ 1,503,109 to support our Special Olympics athletes.
About Special Olympics Wyoming
Special Olympics Wyoming is a not-for-profit organization providing year-round sports training, athletic competition and other related programs to children and adults with intellectual disabilities; offering them continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. Special Olympics Wyoming changes lives by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect.
Visit Special Olympics Wyoming at www.specialolympicswy.org <http://www.specialolympicswy.
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