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Law Enforcement Torch Run

Group of runners running and holding the flame of hope.
The mission of The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics (LETR) is to increase awareness and raise funds for Special Olympics. Each year the LETR gets bigger and better.

Special Olympics Announces Historic 1 Billion US Dollars Fundraising Milestone from Law Enforcement

For nearly 45 years thousands of law enforcement officers around the world have raised money for local Special Olympics programs
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Topgolf and Special Olympics to Hold a Giving Season on September 15 – October 31

Players can round up at checkout and a portion of proceeds from online reservations will go to Special Olympics
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Seven

Brett Laza and Unified partner Kim Unland join JR. The two discuss their experience with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and their experiences in Berlin at the Special Olympics World Games.

Let the World Games Berlin 2023 Commence!

The Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 have officially begun with the Opening Ceremony held on 17 June 2023.
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The Torch Run is on the Move

On 7 June, the Special Olympics Flame of Hope was lit in Athens, Greece and then began making its way to the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. This flame, carried by members of the 2023 LETR Final Leg, will light the cauldron during Opening Ceremonies to mark the official start to the Games.
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The Flame is Lit for World Games Berlin 2023

The moment has come: The Special Olympics Flame of Hope™ was lit by a high priestess in Athens, Greece, in a solemn ceremony at the historic temple Zappeion Megaron.
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Thirteen

Adam Hays joins JR to discuss the "inclusion revolution" and share his story about being born with hydrocephalus and underwent more than 30 brain surgeries won two gold medals at the USA Games and was one of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg team members at the Special Olympic World Games in Athens, Greece.

The Torch of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 is Presented

On June 7, the flame of the Special Olympics World Games will be lit in Athens.
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2022 International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference

The Law Enforcement Torch Run stars were big and bright deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country for the 2022 International Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Conference.
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Unified Cup 2022’s First Day Concludes with Strong Competition and Celebration

Special Olympics USA defeated Special Olympics Egypt 3-1 in the opening match of the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 today.
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