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Top Online Fund Raisers

    $665 - Jon Anzalone
     $535 - Adam Wojciehowski
     $410 - Jamal Kawar
     $385 - Dave Gerber
     $380 - Matthew Prein

 

Featured LETR Supporter

Mark Horsmann

Sergeant Mark Horstmann
City of Verona Police Department

Sergeant Mark Horstmann has been in law enforcement for over 14 years. He first worked as a deputy for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office for more than ten years, and then as a police officer for the Town of Madison Police Department for three years. He currently works for the Verona Police Department where he was hired as a sergeant in June 2007.

Horstmann became involved with Special Olympics while working for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. He has participated in several Final Legs, attended track meets in Oregon, and helped with the softball throw events at the Summer Games. He joined the Law Enforcement Torch Run State Committee at the end of 2006 and since then has been assigned to the Incentives and T-shirt sub-committee. He also joined the Area 6 Polar Plunge Committee in 2006 and has enthusiastically helped plan the last two Polar Plunge events in Madison.

In 2007, he was fortunate enough to attend the International LETR Conference in Oklahoma City where he gained a better understanding of the impact law enforcement officers have made on Special Olympics athletes and their families.

“Being involved with Special Olympics is very important to me and I only wish I had become actively involved much sooner,” Horstmann says. “Every time I see the looks on the faces of athletes when they interact with police officers, I know exactly why I got involved and why I stay involved.”

We would like to thank Mark for all of his enthusiasm and dedication to Special Olympics. Your efforts truly make a difference for our athletes and their families!

 

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Law Enforcement Torch Run

For Special Olympics Wisconsin
 

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This year, Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Participants who register online can create a Web page and accept online credit card donations from supporters.

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What is the Law Enforcement Torch Run?

The Law Enforcement Torch Run, or LETR, for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics and is a year-round commitment by law enforcement officers to raise funds for and awareness of Special Olympics.

In 2006, Wisconsin celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the LETR. At the Opening Ceremony, a new cauldron was dedicated to honor the commitment of officers in the law enforcement community.

Internationally, the LETR raised a record $25.5 million in its 25th year, a true testimonial to the dedication and spirit the law enforcement community has for Special Olympics. LETR supporters in Wisconsin raised more than $1.3 million of this international total.

At the International LETR conference, Wisconsin's Torch Run received third place in the Highest Funds Raised Per Capita (raising 25¢ per resident of our state), Fifth Largest Program in the World and one of eight programs to receive the Diamond Award for raising more than $1 million in 2006. Wisconsin also had the third biggest World's Largest Truck Convoy in 2006 out of 44 taking place.
PDFClick here to download a fact sheet for more information.

The Mission

The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics Wisconsin is to raise funds and awareness of the Special Olympics movement. Special Olympics is a program which reaffirms the beliefs that with hope and dedication, we can see achievement and self-worth realized by any individual.

It is our belief that persons with cognitive disabilities, through their involvement in Special Olympics, show their communities there are no limits to their potential.

The LETR is the largest grassroots fund raiser and public awareness vehicle in the world for Special Olympics. Law enforcement officers from the 50 United States, 10 Canadian provinces and territories, and 35 countries carry the flame of hope in honor of the Special Olympics athletes.

Final Leg

World's Largest Truck Convoy

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Law Enforcement Torch Run Fallen Heroes

This page is dedicated to our fellow Law Enforcement Torch Run volunteers who have passed away. Click here to visit the Fallen Heroes Web page.

State LETR Committee

The LETR State Committee is comprised of key volunteers, Special Olympics Staff and sponsors. The State Committee meets three times a year and makes major decisions about the role and direction of the LETR in Wisconsin. Click here for a committee member list.

Recruitment Power point

The state LETR Recruitment Committee has developed a Microsoft Power Point presentation that illustrates the powerful message of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Click here to download the Power Point presentation.

If you would like a copy that includes a 40 second PSA on slide two and music in the background of the full show please contact Andy Dewitt at Andrew.Dewitt@wrps.org.  Upon completing a presentation, please complete the following form and return it to Julie Buedding at the Program office. Click here for the presentation form.

Recent Photo Albums

2007 International Final Leg in China

View a presentation by Lisa Walter who participated in the 2007 Final Leg leading up to the World Summer Games in China.

Featured Stories

Nominate an officer to be featured on the LETR Web page.
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More information about the LETR for Special Olympics Wisconsin

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