The fifth annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Northern California Special Olympics will take place May 26th, starting at the old courthouse on Lassen Street, running down Main Street, turning at Rob’s Way and ending on Riverside Drive at the new Hall of Justice.
The lead runners, carrying a torch, run, relay style, handing it off to different participants along the course. This is the same torch that will be used to light the Cauldron at the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Summer Games.
According to organizers the mission of the event, in partnership with the community, is to support Special Olympics through fundraising and public awareness efforts, while enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
LETR is a year-round fundraising campaign that generates thousands of dollars to benefit programs for more than 27,000 Special Olympics athletes in northern California.
There are several ways to participate in the event – you can sign up to be a runner by clicking here to be on an existing team or form your own, or, make a donation to torch run because it’s a worthy endeavor. Click here. The registration fee is $45.
