Big Year for Torch Run

2011 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run in Georgia and what a year it has been thus far!  A record number of agencies have signed up to participate in this historic year, marking the most ever in Torch Run history with 160 total.  New agencies such as the Georgia Department of Corrections, GBI, US Marshal’s Office, and many others are all taking part in this year’s efforts.  Events are being held across the state from basketball tournaments, fishing tournaments, golf tournaments, auctions, casino nights, 5K runs and much more to raise the much needed funds to continue offering top quality programming for our athletes. 

From the first Torch Run in 1986 this program has grown to raise over $8 million collectively.  The Torch Run has become the largest grass-roots fundraising and awareness vehicle for Special Olympics worldwide.  These officers don’t let anything stop them from raising funds – they’ll even go to plunging into Lake Lanier in February during the Annual Polar Plunge to sitting on top of the roofs of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shops for 60 hours straight!  Be sure to be on the lookout on how you can support your local law enforcement by checking out the event listings here.  The 25th Anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run will continue to be celebrated all year this year!