You are invited to come out and join the OPP as they support the Torch Run for Special Olympics.
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics. Known honourably as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the "Flame of Hope" into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics Provincial, National, Regional and World Games. Worldwide annually, more than 97,000 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement members carry the "Flame of Hope," symbolizing courage and celebration of diversity uniting communities around the globe.
On Monday, June 19 members of the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police will be walking in the local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
This year, the Torch Run will commence at 10 a.m. from the Parry Sound Bike Shop located at 25 Mary Street in Parry Sound. The route will be Church Street, Seguin Street, James Street, Rosetta Street and finish back at the Bike Shop. All ages are welcome to attend and walk or bike.
Following the walk there will be a BBQ held at the Royal Bank, 1 Pine Drive, Parry Sound, to raise funds for the Special Olympics.
Meanwhile, also on Monday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 20 members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be participating in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
• June 19, at 1:30 p.m., in Noelville at St. Antoinette School
• June 20, at 12:30 p.m., in Sturgeon Falls at the Community Living
• June 20, at 2:00 p.m., in Markstay, at Markstay Public School
All ages are welcome to attend, run, jog, walk or bike. Please join us and local Special Olympians for some cheering while carrying the torch!
All funds raised across the province help provide a year-round program of fitness, recreation, and competition for Special Olympic athletes. You can also show your support by purchasing a Torch Run T-shirt for $20 at the event locations listed or by donating online at: https://www1.torchrunontario.
