Name: Mike DiMartleService/Agency: SOLGEN- Niagara Detention CentreYears with LETR: 28 In 1995, Mike DiMartle’s journey with the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) began with a single event in his local community. From that moment, he was captivated by LETR’s mission and became a stalwart member, representing Corrections Ontario (Niagara Detention Centre) and Zone 4. Over his 28+ years with the …
Name: Robert CreightonService/Agency: Ministry of the Solicitor General, Correctional ServicesRank/Title: Corrections OfficerYears with LETR: 8 How did you first get involved with LETR?I first became a supporter of LETR through my Corrections Officer training in Hamilton, where we did our own run and fundraising in 2016. I call myself a supporter, but not an active participant, because I had only …
Name: Diana CrawfordService/Agency: CorrectionRank/Title: CorporalYears with LETR: 5+ How did you first get involved with LETR?Helping a co-worker sell Torch Run t-shirts, which led to doing the first Torch ride What has kept you involved in LETR to this day?I strongly support helping special needs children/adults and seeing how far they can go with their determination and efforts. I love …
Name: Barbara Britton BoudreauService/Agency: Ministry of Solicitor General – Correctional ServicesRank/Title: SergeantYears with LETR: 19 How did you first get involved with LETR?I first got involved with LETR through participating in the LETR torch runs. What has kept you involved in LETR to this day?The thing that keeps me involved is being part of something bigger than myself while promoting …
Name: Ashley LandryService/Agency: Monteith Correctional Complex/ Ministry of the Solicitor GeneralRank/Title: Offender Records ClerkYears with LETR: 3 How did you first get involved with LETR? I first got involved with the LETR in 2021 when I saw an email roll in with an upcoming run. Initially I was just looking for details on participating in the run itself and it …
Paul McKnight, Assistant Area Manager for Probation and Parole Services, has been involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the past 12 years, and first got involved when a colleague invited her to participate in a community run. Overwhelmed by the community involvement and enthusiasm from the athletes, Paula says “it was infectious and I knew immediately I wanted …
Ron Rodgers, a 17 year plus Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) volunteer, credits his experience to the Special Olympic athletes he works with. The love of sport that is shown through the sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, inclusion and acceptance in each event, are the contributing factors as to why Ron continues to support LETR. The opportunity to pay it forward …
A/Sgt Jeff Zuback first got involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) seven years ago during his first year in corrections. It only took this one event for Jeff to become “hooked.” Jeff has since spent his time participating in multiple events, including the famous Polar Plunge and the Police Serving You program (in collaboration with Boston Pizza). Jeff’s …
Sgt. Carol French with Provincial Corrections (Quinte Detention Centre) is no stranger to the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) having been involved for over 32 years! How did it all start for Carol? “When I first learned about the LETR, I was helping to enlist colleagues to attend the run and raise funds for our local Special Olympics athletes. After …
Breanna Stinson is a Canine Handler with SOLGEN Correctional Services, and first got involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run in 2016 when she and her graduating class took part in the Hamilton Polar Plunge. “It was an icy plunge that was so much fun to be a part of! It was very motivating to see the impact that our …
Special Olympics Canada has once again partnered with Tim Hortons to create the limited edition #ChoosetoInclude Donut, available from January 28-30. 100% of the proceeds from sales of the donut will go directly to local Special Olympics community programs.
