Special Olympics of NH
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Law Enforcement Torch Run

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

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.  Download the Kick-off Conference Letter. 

Who Participates

                        Every branch of state, municipal, county and federal law enforcement and friends of law enforcement

 Where            Statewide

 When             Year-round

                        February       President’s Luncheon
                        March            LETR Snowmobile Ride
                                                Awards at Winter Games, Waterville Valley
                        April               Awards at Basketball Tournament, Portsmouth
                                                Kick-Off Conference, Town&Country Motor Inn, Gorham, NH
                        May                Torch Run Begins
                        June              To Serve & Protect – Fueling Dreams
                                                Torch Run, BBQ at Durham Police Department and Cruiser
                                                Parade at Opening Ceremonies of Summer Games, Durham
                                                Awards at Summer Games, Durham
                                                Static Display at Summer Games, Durham
                                                Harley Davidson Raffle Drawing, Meredith
                        August          Awards for Unified Weekend (softball/golf), Peterborough and
                                                Franklin
                                                Chief’s Golf Tournament, North Sutton
                        October         Fall Games Torch Run
                                                Awards at Fall Games, Statewide
                        December     “Pick Two out of Three” Raffle Drawing  

How               Collect donations to sponsor you in the Torch Run, sell/purchase Harley-Davidson and/or Pick Two out of Three raffle tickets, recruit a foursome and/or sponsor the Chiefs Golf Tournament, volunteer your time pumping gas and washing windows through the To Serve & Protect – Fueling Dreams promotion, hand out medals at any competitive event and/or solicit Corporate Sponsors

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.

OR REGISTER ONLINE!  GO TO www.sonh.org and look under News & Information!
 

Members Participating in Special Olympics Activities

Penguin Plunge

Torch Run

Golf Tournament

Duck Race

Pictures of Chiefs at SONH events- see our Photos Page