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 …

Constable Randall Arsenault of the Toronto Police Service got his start with Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) this past year! “Admittedly, I’ve heard about LETR for many years, however, I never got involved on a personal level,” said Randall. When the COVID-19 pandemic made its way to Canada, Randall saw the loss of programming Special Olympics athletes faced and how they were impacted by the shutdowns. Randall …

Marc Brunette’s first exposure to Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) began early on in his policing career when Sergeant Joanne Pendrak (now retired) recruited him to get involved. “She had a remarkable ability to recruit members of our Police Service to join the good cause that is LETR,” said Marc. His involvement started with fundraising and participating in local Torch Run’s. “This is …

Jeffery McLean got his start with Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) during his time with the Shelburne Police Service. His first involvement began with participating in a Torch Run as an Auxiliary Constable, with about 100 other runners. Fast forward to 2020, Jeffery became the Chair of the Shelburne Police Service’s local LETR committee. Now, Jeffery wears a new uniform. As Shelburne Police Service disbanded and transitioned into the Ontario …

Tammie Staples’ Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) journey began in 2003 when a new constable at the time asked her to help out with Special Olympics duties. “We involved local kids in our community to ride on a float as we ran with the torch through the town, supporting LETR and Special Olympics,” said Tammie. After moving into a Community Liaison position with the Port Hope Police Service (PHPS), part of …

It all started 10 years ago when Mike McAllister invited Aletta Brown to a LETR event. “I met the athletes and never looked back,” said Aletta. “I loved everything about Special Olympics Ontario!” To this day, Aletta’s involvement has continued because of her connection with the athletes. “The athletes. The smiles. Knowing that I am making a difference,” all of which …