February 5, 2017 CTV Windsor Essex OPP have received an honour for their work with Special Olympics. Essex was the top zone fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The awards ceremony was held in Mississauga last weekend. This is the 30th year for the Torch Run in Canada and the first time that Essex County OPP have won the …
Take the Polar Plunge with Police next month
February 7, 2017 Sudbury.com On March 4, the Greater Sudbury Police Service will be hosting the fourth annual Polar Plunge, in partnership with KISS 105.3, Toppers Pizza, Greater Sudbury Police Services Board and the Sudbury Police Association. The Polar Plunge allows participants the opportunity to jump into the frigid waters of Ramsey Lake in order to raise awareness and funds …
Special Olympics athletes will be the winners with Polar Plunge
Thursday, February 2 Brampton Guardian With close to 40 plungers already committed, Peel Regional Police are aiming to raise $40,000 with the third annual Polar Plunge Feb. 25. The 12 teams registered so far include Chief Jennifer Evans and her senior management team, who will be taking the plunge into an icy cold pool of water all in the name …
Winterfest, Polar Plunge returning to Barrie Feb. 4-5
Monday, January 30, 2017 Simcoe.com The Special Olympics Barrie representative will run into the icy waters of Kempenfelt Bay as part of the annual Polar Plunge, which takes place during Winterfest weekend. “I’m willing to risk my life for (Special Olympics),” Helmond said jokingly, standing along the shoreline on Jan. 24. “Special Olympics is part of who I am. It’s …
Third annual Peel police Polar Plunge Feb. 25 in Brampton
Sunday, January 15, 2017 Brampton Guardian A group of hardy fundraisers will jump into a pool of ice-cold water in Brampton Feb. 25, and anyone can join in. Peel Regional Police have organized the third annual Polar Plunge to raise money for athletes and the families of Special Olympics Ontario. Last year, 90 plungers raised $40,000, up from the $28,000 …
Sault bids for Special Olympics
Thursday, January 26, 2017 Sault Star Sault Ste. Marie Police Service sees a golden opportunity to host the 2019 Special Olympics Winter Games. City police will submit a bid on Friday to Special Olympics Ontario. It’s not known how many other communities will vie to hold the competition, Const. Shaun Beaulieu told reporters following a presentation to Sault Ste. Marie …
‘Hooked’ on Special Olympics
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 www.thewhig.com A staff sergeant with Kingston Police will be representing all law enforcement officers in Ontario this March when he takes part in a run through the countryside of Austria prior to that country hosting the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Jody Armstrong, who has been involved in Special Olympics events for people with intellectual difficulties here …
NHL Alumni visit Petawawa for Charity Game
Saturday, December 31, 2016 www.thedailyobserver.ca NHL alumni and local law enforcement once again took to the ice for the annual NHL Alumni Benefit Tour to usher in this weekend’s Hometown Hockey Tour. The NHL legends and Pembroke Law Enforcement All-Stars have been squaring off for the game every year to raise funds for the local Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch …
Torch Run Newsletter – January 2017
Read the January Issue of the Torch Run Newsletter highlighting: Special Olympics Hall of Fame Inductees, Polar Plunges, K9 Calendars, Harley Davidson Raffle and MORE! Click the logo below to read the Newsletter.
(Ret) Commissioner Chris Lewis’ New Book Benefits Special Olympics
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