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 …
In late February 2020, over 2500 people converged on Thunder Bay to participate in the National Winter Olympic Games being hosted in the city. These numbers included 11 members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg team which was comprised of Officers coming from as far away as Victoria, BC, Whitehorse, Yukon and St. John, Newfoundland. Ontario’s own Aaron …
The 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games were hosted in Thunder Bay this past January. These Games were an incredible experience, especially for their dedication to ensuring athletes were front and centre, serving as co-Master of Ceremonies, hosting fundraisers and their one of a kind Cheer Squad. A special thanks to many Ontario Torch Run ambassadors who took on …
Despite Saturday’s chilly temperatures, over 100 people volunteered to strip down and jump into a pool of water. The 2020 Polar Plunge was hosted by the Waterloo Regional Police Service and Wilfrid Laurier University in support of Special Olympics Ontario. “The first initial dunk was pretty cold, but it’s okay now,” one plunger says. “I’m feeling great – all my …
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.
