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Law Enforcement Torch Run
For Special Olympics Wisconsin
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics at a grass-roots level.
LETR Local Year-Round Events Calendar
Law Enforcement Torch Run video
Watch this brief video to learn more about the Torch Run.
Online Registration Update: September 2009
Online registration is now up and running for the 2009-2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run year.
Participants in the Torch Run should register every year either online or with their Area Office.
If you register online, you can also choose to create a fund raising Web page to help raise funds for Special Olympics.
Latest News
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Officers Raise Nearly $7,000 Serving Lunch at Texas Roadhouse
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Two Wisconsin officers take part in Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for World Games
2009 International Conference
A special thank you to all involved with Wisconsin's Torch Run recently awarded the #1 PROGRAM IN THE WORLD for largest increase in gross revenue and 5th highest in the world for it’s total fundraising dollars! Thank you for being a fan of the 10,000 athletes who participate in Special Olympics Wisconsin! Thanks to Kwik Trip and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Mission Partners of Special Olympics Wisconsin. More information
2009 Final Leg Wrap Up
Law Enforcement Officers from All Corners of the State Had Busy Days in Early June for Special Olympics
For the 23rd year, hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the state gathered to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 3rd and Thursday, June 4th. As Guardians of the Flame®, these officers transported the torch from all corners of Wisconsin to light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremonies of the State Summer Games in Stevens Point. Read More
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What is the Law Enforcement Torch Run?
For those of you who have never been involved, you don’t know what you’re missing! The LETR is a global movement and was founded in 1981. In Wisconsin, events run year-round and include our Final Leg Run, which kicks off the State Summer Games each June; our eleven statewide Polar Plunges; various semi and truck pulls; motorcycle rides; raffles; other miscellaneous events and our newest statewide event, The World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Wisconsin.
The Torch Run is held in all 50 United States, 10 Canadian provinces and territories, and 35 nations, and involves more than 85,000 law enforcement participants from all over the world. In 2008, this international program raised a record $34 million to support Special Olympics.
Last year in Wisconsin, more than $1.5 million was raised through LETR events with nearly 1,000 registered participants representing more than 170 law enforcement agencies, making Wisconsin the sixth largest Torch Run program in the world!
World's Largest Truck Convoy
During the 2009 Convoy, 137 trucks participated and raised more than $98,000! More information.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Fallen Heroes
This page is dedicated to our fellow Law Enforcement Torch Run volunteers who have passed away. Visit the Fallen Heroes Web page.
State LETR Committee
The LETR State Committee is comprised of key law enforcement 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. View the committee member list.
Recruitment Tools
Movie
View the 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run recruitment video on YouTube
PowerPoint
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. 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. Download the presentation form.
Recent Videos & Photos
Mission
The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin is to raise funds for and awareness of the Special Olympics movement. Special Olympics is a program which reaffirms our 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, by their involvement in Special Olympics, show the community at large there are no limits to human potential or the human spirit.
More information about the LETR for Special Olympics Wisconsin