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“What started in 1981… as a flicker of hope for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide.”

LETR Founder and retired Chief Richard LaMunyon (Wichita, Kansas)

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Her involvement strengthens the bond between law enforcement and athletes, highlighting the importance of respect, teamwork and opportunity.”

Jocelyn Hilts
Law Enforcement Officer
 Peel and Cobourg Police Service 

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    “What started in 1981… as a flicker of hope for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide.”

    LETR Founder and retired Chief Richard LaMunyon (Wichita, Kansas)

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    Her involvement strengthens the bond between law enforcement and athletes, highlighting the importance of respect, teamwork and opportunity.”

    Jocelyn Hilts
    Law Enforcement Officer
     Peel and Cobourg Police Service 

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      112, 000

      Law Enforcement Torch Run Members

      Volunteering for Special Olympics

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      7, 600

      Annual Torch Runners

      Representing for Ontario

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      $ 1.1 Billion

      Total amount raised since inception

      Guardians of the Flame

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      Be a part of the final leg for our 2024 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships! Our final leg will bring community together to celebrate the return of the Special Olympics Games after 27 years!

      Register Now
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      What's your 20?!  The 2024 Special Olympics Ontario Truck Ride will hit the road on Saturday, September 14, 2024 - Register today!

      Learn more at truckride.ca

      Fundraising Opportunities for Special Olympics

      HARLEY Raffle

      The Harley Raffle for Special Olympics Ontario is here, with a chance to win incredible prizes while supporting a great cause!

      Catch the Ace

      Each draw brings even greater excitement at the chance of a big win! Not only could you take home a major prize, but each ticket directly supports the upcoming Provincial School Championships in Ottawa!

      Cops n Cowboyws

      Our “pardner”ship with Lonestar Restaurants continues this year on Thursday, May 30th at Lonestar restaurants throughout the Province. Come out and support Special Olympics at chow time! 

      Since inception, LETR has fundraised more than
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      and changed millions of attitudes
      The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics.  Known honourably 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 Provincial, National, Regional and World Games.  Worldwide annually, more than 97,000 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement members carry the “Flame of Hope,” symbolizing courage and celebration of diversity uniting communities around the globe.
      Learn More About LETR

      Connect with Us @TorchRunOntario

      Law Enforcement Torch Run is Presented by

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      Gallagher proudly supports Torch Run Ontario through a strategic partnership with Special Olympics, aimed at elevating and expanding the Torch Run initiative in various regions. As a Platinum Partner of Special Olympics, Gallagher assumes the official sponsorship role for Special Olympics sports and coach programming, with a specific focus on supporting the Torch Run movement. This partnership reflects our deep commitment to promoting inclusivity, unity, and camaraderie across different regions, and underscores our dedication to supporting the Torch Run initiative. 

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