Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR)
Keep running, Keep believing, Keep inspiring
The Law Enforcement Torch Run in Connecticut is more than just an event. It is a mission, a serious commitment by the law enforcement community to pay homage to our heroes, the Special Olympics Connecticut athletes and their families.
- Sergeant Luis Rosa
LETR Director
For more information or to make a donation, please select the police department from the drop down below.
What is the Law Enforcement Torch Run
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® is Special Olympics' single largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. In 2007, the International Torch Run Program raised more than US $30 million for Special Olympics. More than 85,000 law enforcement officers carried the "Flame of Hope" around 50 states and 35 nations, and raised awareness and funds for Special Olympics.
At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an actual running event where officers and athletes carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" to the Opening Ceremonies of local tournaments, or State, Provincial or National Summer or Winter Games. At its more extensive, the Torch Run program encompasses a variety of fundraising vehicles, in addition to the actual Torch Run, such as T-shirt or merchandise sales, donations or pledges for runners in the Torch Run, corporate donations, and special events such as Penguin Plunges, golf tournaments or other events that have local appeal.
Connecticut's Law Enforcement Torch Run
In 1986, Connecticut had its first Torch Run with a few legs converging onto the campus of the University of Connecticut at Storrs. The run then became a statewide event involving several more cities and towns. In the last 21 years, the Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run has grown into the largest grass roots fund-raising event for Special Olympics Connecticut.
The 2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run: June 4th - June 6th
The 2008 Torch Run will cover over 539 miles and run through more than 100 cities and towns. Over 1,500 Law Enforcement officers and Special Olympics Athletes will participate in this year's Torch Run. These officers represent local, state, and federal departments, agencies and correctional facilities.
Day 1 - June 4th the run will end with a rally at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard.Day 2 - June 5th the day will end with the routes meeting in West Hartford where runners will come together for a celebratory wrap-up of the day's events.Day 3 - June 6th the last day will end when the routes meet in New Haven for a celebratory wrap-up of the day's events at a site to be determined.
The Final Leg
June 6, 2008
The Final Leg will end at the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Special Olympics Summer Games at the Southern Connecticut State University. The run will be approximately 1 mile long.
The Goal
The goal for 2008 is to raise $500,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut.
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