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What is the Torch Run?

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What is the Torch Run?

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The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an international series of torch relays, run by law enforcement officers, leading up to each state/provincial or national Special Olympics Summer Games. Law enforcement officers raise money in conjunction with their respective Torch Runs for their local Special Olympics Program. The Torch Run is Special Olympics largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. In 2004, this international event raised more than US$20 million for Special Olympics Programs. Nearly 85,000 law enforcement officers carried the “Flame of Hope” through 35 nations, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Thousands more supported the runners efforts through Adopt-A-Cop runner sponsorships; local fundraising events; and Torch Run T-shirt (400,000 last year) and other merchandise sales to fellow law enforcement officers, families, friends and the public.