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The Mission Statement of The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is to
provide year round fundraising and public awareness events in support of
Special Olympics New Hampshire.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run
is one of the largest Special Olympics fundraising events in NH. Every
branch of state, municipal, county and federal law enforcement has
participated in the Torch Run. The Law Enforcement community has raised
more than one million dollars in the history of the Torch Run.
In a series of 18 “legs”
members of the law enforcement community run relays that cover more than
850 miles of NH roads. The runners carry the Special Olympics “Flame of
Hope” to the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Games at the University of
New Hampshire (UNH) in Durham the first weekend in June.
To learn more about the LETR, and other fundraising events like the
Penguin Plunge, go to the
NH Special Olympics website |
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Law
Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
What
The LETR is one of the largest Special Olympics fundraising events in NH.
The Torch Run consists of 18 legs and covers about 850 miles throughout
the state. Law Enforcement are asked to collect donations for the Torch
run at Summer Games, SONH’s most attended competitive statewide events.
Other events that are part of the LETR include the Winter LETRR,
Harley-Davidson Raffle, To Serve & Protect – Fueling Dreams promotion,
Fall Games Torch Run, Chiefs Golf Tournament and the Pick Two out of
Three Raffle. As a result of all these events, the Law Enforcement
community has raised nearly $2,000,000.00 in the 24 year history of the
Torch Run.
Who Participates
Every
branch of state, municipal, county and federal law enforcement and
friends of law enforcement
Where
Statewide
Why
The funds raised by
the Torch Run allow new athletes and Local Programs to participate
without the fees for housing and assessments. Funds are raised by law
enforcement who collect donations for participation in the Torch Run,
raffle ticket sales, the To Serve & Protect – Fueling Dreams promotion
and much more!
The Mission of
Special Olympics New Hampshire is to provide year-round participation in
sports training and athletic competition for individuals with
intellectual disabilities by providing athletes with continuing
opportunities to develop physical fitness, express courage, experience
joy and participate in the sharing of talents, skills and friendship
with their families, friends, other Special Olympics athletes and the
community. |
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