Three law enforcement agencies participated in the NC Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics of NC on May 25, 2021, in southwest Wake County. This leg of the run began in Apex with Apex PD, ran through Holly Springs, were joined by runners from HSPD, who then passed the Special Olympics Torch to Fuquay-Varina PD to finish at the Town of Fuquay-Varina Town Hall. Donations were accepted and shirts sold to help support Special Olympics athletes reach their dreams!
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest year-round public awareness and grass-roots fundraising campaign for Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics State, National, Regional and World Games. Annually, more than 110,000 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement members carry the “Flame of Hope,” symbolizing courage and the celebration of diversity, uniting communities around the globe. Here in North Carolina, nearly 2,000 law enforcement personnel support the NC LETR annually!
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 events, including the Plane Pull®, Polar Plunge®, Tip-A-Cop®, Truck Convoy and more. Since its inception, LETR has raised almost $800 million worldwide with over $30 million being raised for Special Olympics North Carolina.
