Name: Lisa HomenickService/Agency: LaSalle Police ServiceRank/Title: 911 DispatcherYears with LETR: 8 Lisa Homenick has been a dedicated 911 Dispatcher for the Town of LaSalle for the past eight years, driven by a lifelong passion for helping others and being actively involved in her community. That same spirit led her to become a committed supporter of Special Olympics. Lisa’s dedication to …
Name: Hally WillmottService/Agency: Greater Sudbury PoliceRank/Title: Staff SergeantYears with LETR: 7 Hally Willmott joined the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) in 1997, working her way up to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Hally became the LETR Coordinator for GSPS in 2019 and has loved every single experience, smile, and high five she’s received from the local Special Olympics athletes. They …
Name: Liam McCowellService/Agency: Hamilton Police ServiceRank/Title: ConstableYears with LETR: 6 Constable Liam McCowell has been a proud member of the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) since 2019. His roots to policing are sewed deep as he is the son of retired Peel Police Staff Sergeant Sean McCowell. In early 2022, the restrictions for COVID were beginning to be removed and life …
Name: Jocelyn HiltsService/Agency: Peel Regional Police; Cobourg/Port HopeRank/Title: ConstableYears with LETR: 11 Jocelyn Hilts is a dedicated law enforcement officer known for her strong commitment to community involvement and inclusive initiatives. She has worked with both Peel Regional Police and Cobourg Police Service, bringing compassion, professionalism, and leadership to each role. Jocelyn is especially passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual …
Name: Brianna BabinService/Agency: Ontario Provincial PoliceRank/Title: Constable Brianna Babin is the perfect example of how our members’ dedication to the cause can go far beyond showing up to scheduled events. Despite not being involved with the LETR for a long time, Brianna has taken the initiative to encourage smaller communities to host local Torch Runs, has participated in LETR events …
Names: Sue GadouryService/Agency: Monteith Correctional Complex (Former)Rank/Title: LETR Zone CoordinatorYears with LETR: 20+ Starting with her work at Monteith Correctional Complex, Sue Gadoury now has over 20 years of involvement with LETR. Sue became more active with Torch Run activities in 2010, participating in local and provincial events as well as provincial and international conferences. Sue’s now a Zone Coordinator …
Names: Melissa Glew / Melissa TibblesService/Agency: Algoma Treatment and Remand CentreRank/Title: Corrections Officer / NurseYears with LETR: 15 15 years ago, Melissa Grew and Melissa Tibbles started their journey together with the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre (ATRC) as an Officer and nurse respectively. Both Melissas got involved with Torch Run thanks to Sarah Dereski, who they connected with through …
Name: Jovan MilosevicService/Agency: Toronto South Detention CentreRank/Title: Deputy Superintendent of Security and ComplianceYears with LETR: 9 Jovan started his career in the OPS in 2015 as a Probation and Parole Officer working primarily with the Toronto Anti-Guns and Gangs. He later jumped over to institutional services working at three different provincial institutions. Jovan is currently the Deputy Superintendent of Security …
Name: James HopeService/Agency: Southwest Detention CentreRank/Title: Correctional OfficerYears with LETR: 15 (2 as LETR Representative) James Hope started as a Correctional Officer at the Southwest Detention Centre two years ago, but his involvement with Special Olympics actually started in 2010. Volunteering with LaSalle-Windsor Special Olympics for 10 years, James worked directly with athletes as a coach for various basketball, floor …
Name: Sukhraj GillService/Agency: Peel Regional PoliceRank/Title: Detective ConstableYears with LETR: 9 How did you first get involved with LETR?I was always aware of the Special Olympics in Ontario before I became a police officer. When I got hired by PRP in 2015, I saw how involved the service was with the Special Olympics. I originally started off with the Torch …
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.
