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: 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 …
Name: Nicole KamarlingosService/Agency: RCMPRank/Title: Public Service EmployeeYears with LETR: 3 How did you first get involved with LETR?I first got involved with the LETR in London, Ontario during our Canada Day Torch Run. Once I attended this event and saw all the athletes with their positive outlook, I knew I was hooked. What has kept you involved in LETR to …
Name: Meg ArbuthnotService/Agency: Ottawa Police ServiceRank/Title: Acting SergeantYears with LETR: 10 How did you first get involved with LETR?My first involvement with LETR stemmed from local events such as the Torch Run and Cops ‘n Cowboys. When I was first encouraged to participate by other officers on my platoon, they told me that it’s something that I would keep coming …
Name: Kevin SelwoodService/Agency: York Regional PoliceRank/Title: Detective ConstableYears with LETR: 7 How did you first get involved with LETR?I attended LETR events in 2009-2010 while with Port Hope Police Service. Upon transferring to YRP I became involved through members who were attending events including the Torch Run and Polar Plunge. I joined the LETR committee with YRP in 2019and became …
Name: Christine McCallumService/Agency: Brantford Police ServiceRank/Title: Detective ConstableYears with LETR: 10 years as a Guardian of the Flame with LETR How did you first get involved with LETR?I participated in my first Law Enforcement Torch Run as a new officer at the Ontario Police College and have continued every year since. What has kept you involved in LETR to this …
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 …
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.
