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| Law Enforcement Torch Run |
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The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics is the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. The Torch Run began in 1981 when Wichita, Kansas, Police Chief Richard LaMunyon saw an urgent need to raise funds for and increase awareness of Special Olympics. Today, hundreds of citizens in the United States and more than 50 foreign countries can witness the Olympic Torch being carried by dedicated members of law enforcement through their communities on its journey to the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Games.
Over the years, Chief LaMunyon's inspirational idea has evolved into the single largest fundraising event and the most highly successful public awareness campaign in the history of Special Olympics.
It's not just a run!
The Torch Run features a running event in which law enforcement officers and athletes run the "Flame of Hope" to the Opening Ceremonies of local Special Olympics competitions, State Games, and National Summer or Winter Games. Additionally, the Torch Run initiative encompasses a variety of community-based fundraising vehicles such as t-shirt or merchandise sales, donations or pledges for runners in the Torch Run, corporate donations, special events such as Polar Plunges, golf tournaments, or other events that have local appeal. Every two years, law enforcement officers representing their state, province or nation's Torch Run program, comprise a "Final Leg Team" which carries the "Flame of Hope" to the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Games. 
Law enforcement officers have long been good friends to Special Olympics. They have emerged as champions of Special Olympics athletes everywhere. They have encouraged our athletes to aspire to their highest potential and compete against their personal best. They have helped to make many dreams come true, often against seemingly insurmountable odds. They act as "Guardians of the Flame," ensuring the delivery of the "Flame of Hope" to the Games.
| To join our Law Enforcement officers in raising money by creating your own page for pledges, or to register for our fun activities to raise money, click on the FirstGiving link to the right |
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Additional Information: | | | Louisiana 2009 Award Winners - Participating members of the LA LETR win awards based on money raised and outstanding service to the LETR movement and Special Olympics LA. | | | Louisiana 2009 Torch Run Routes - LA officers coordinate several runs throughout LA and those routes are defined here. | | Louisiana 2010 LETR Conference - Louisiana officers from any agency can attend the information LETR Conference held annually in LA. This conference recaps accomplishments of the previous year and outlines the plan for the current year.
| | | Louisiana Law Enforcement Torch Run Honorary Committee - The top law enforcement person in each statewide agency is involved in the Louisiana LETR and activities. | | | Louisiana Torch Run Forms - These forms are used by officers seeking pledges and donations for LETR activities and the run. They are used for accounting and insurance purposes. | | | Run with the Law - Is a proprietary fundraising event to benefit individuals with intellectual disabilities.
| | | World or National Final Leg Run - Law Enforcement runners from around the nation are selected to participate in the Special Olympics National Games Final Leg Run, and are selected from around the World to participate in the Special Olympics World Games Final Leg Run. LA sends a runner to every Final Leg. | | | Your Torch Run Area - Wherever you are in LA you can have a run, or an LETR event in your locale. Find out what is happening in your area in order to become involved, or contact someone to start a run, or event, in your area. | | | How to Become Involved - To become involved contact Special Olympics LA at laso@laso.org | | | Louisiana Law Enforcement Torch Run History - What is the LA Law Enforcement Torch Run movement? | | | Who's Involved - Many agencies in LA are involved in the LETR activities throughout the year. If your agency is participating and you are not listed, please let us know. | | | Louisiana Law Enforcement Torch Run Sponsors - The LETR sponsors list. If you would like to support our law enforcement officer endeavors, contact us or learn more from the benefits packages. |
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