Energy, comradery, teamwork, enthusiasm – these are all elements that Sarah Dereski experienced during her first Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) event that have kept her hooked ever since! Seven years ago, Sarah’s LETR involvement began through her participation in the Race for Plunkett in York, as well as the Polar Plunge at the Correctional Services College. “I knew there was no going back, and I was going to be a part of this fantastic organization …

Jenna Kenney’s Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) journey began two years ago when she met fellow LETR volunteer, Tijana Lakovic, who introduced her to the organization. “I had such a great experience meeting other people throughout different law enforcement agencies, and participating in a rewarding experience for both myself and others that I was eager to get myself involved in other opportunities,” said Jenna. After being introduced to LETR’s …

Since getting involved with Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in 2016, Ryan Johnston has made a huge splash within the organization. While attending college for law enforcement studies, Ryan got involved with LETR though the late Ted Farr’s Annual Easter Road & Mall Tolls in Peterborough. Like many others, Ryan found himself hooked, eager to somehow get involved further.   Upon gaining his role as a Correctional …

Since starting her career in as a Correctional Officer, Meghan has been a huge supporter of Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). It all started at her first Polar Plunge while at college. From there, she had the opportunity to participate in a bowling night with her local Special Olympics floor hockey team. “After spending the evening engaging with the athletes and getting …

Lisa O’Brien’s Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) journey began 25 years ago when she got involved with her first local Torch Run. London Police Services, London Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Correctional Services grouped together each year to complete the run. Lisa’s run took her from the OPP station, to the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre, to the RCMP detachment in downtown London, to the London Police Services station – picking up local athletes along …

Special Olympics (SO) has been a huge part of Chandal Sutherland’s life for the last 15 years.  Starting as a coach, she credits the enthusiasm and drive of the athletes for keeping her involved.  “Each athlete I’ve coached or met along my SO journey has left an impact.  I don’t just help them, they have all helped me,” expressed Chandal. …

For Kellie Walker, her journey with the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Special Olympics (SO) started by simply buying a shirt and joining a local run.  Eight years ago at this run, she met some local SO athletes with their beaming smiles and signature high fives; from there she has been hooked ever since. While working as a Correctional …

Thirteen years ago, Raffaeli (Raff) Tassone was introduced to the world of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in the lunchroom of the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre.  That weekend, he took part in his first LETR. The energy, unity and passion had Raff hooked and since then, he has been a regular presence at LETR and Special Olympics events in …

Working inside the walls of Vanier Centre for Women in Milton can be a tough job; one where the officers don’t always receive credit for the hard work they do.  Two members of Vanier’s Staff, Tijana Lakovic and Tyler Tripkovic, have found personal solace outside of their usual job responsibilities through volunteer work with Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement …

Ted began his 30+ years of volunteering with the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) back in 1988 and instantly formed an unbreakable bond with his fellow officers and more importantly, the athletes of Special Olympics. Ted’s first experience that ‘set the hook’ and sent him on over three decades of volunteering with Special Olympics was a Final Leg in Ottawa …