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What is the Torch Run? Our Impact Our History Committees and Structure Awards and Recognition LETR Member Profiles EVENTS Event Host Request Form Events Calendar Truck Ride Torch Ride Guardians Run Harley Raffle Polar Plunge Torch Run 50/50 RESOURCES NEWS PHOTOS Donate! Partners CONTACT MENU Search Submit Clear what we do Learn more about and our impact our events Find out what events are coming up near you Resources Find everything you need, all in one place donate Every contribution makes a difference Law Enforcement Torch Run is Presented by Gallagher proudly supports through a strategic partnership with Special Olympics, aimed at elevating and expanding the Torch Run initiative in various regions. As a Platinum Partner of Special Olympics, Gallagher assumes the official sponsorship role for Special Olympics sports and coach programming, with a specific focus on supporting the Torch Run movement. This partnership reflects our deep commitment to promoting inclusivity, unity, and camaraderie across different regions, and underscores our dedication to supporting the Torch Run initiative. Learn More Get ready to kick off the new year with the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run in Peel Region! Register by January 10th, 2024. 2023 Provincial Snap Shot The season for Freezin’ is here! Gear up and get ready to join us for the 2024 Polar Plunge Season and help us raise $750,000 for Special Olympics! Learn more at polarplunge.ca The Harley Raffle is back! Participate in our raffle this year for a chance to win a 2023 Harley Davidson Grand American Street Glide in addition to exciting early bird prizes! Learn more at harleyraffle.ca Recent Events Guardians weekend Thank YOU to all who joined us for the 2023 Guardians Weekend! Whether you participated virtually or in person, your involvement supports Special Olympics athletes across the province! TORCH RIDE In August, three Torch Rides in Chatham-Kent, Sudbury, and Peterborough rode for a cause to support for Special Olympics Ontario. Thank you to everyone who participated! TORCH RUNS We have had an amazing 40 Community Torch Runs already and more to come in the fall! Be sure to check out the event calendar to see what’s happening in your area. Events Calendar Since inception, LETR has fundraised more than $ 0 and changed millions of attitudes The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) 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. Learn More About LETR News Filter by News Type Show All Zone 1 Zone 1A Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3A Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 News October 30, 2023 October Newsletter News October 5, 2023 September Newsletter News October 5, 2023 August Newsletter News July 12, 2023 July Newsletter News June 15, 2023 June Newsletter News June 15, 2023 May Newsletter News Ontario Zones April 25, 2023 April 2023 Torch Run Newsletter News Ontario Zones March 16, 2023 March 2023 Torch Run Newsletter News Zone 6 January 9, 2023 Warm support expected for icy dip News Zone 3A December 25, 2022 COMMUNITY ANGELS: Policing in York Region includes giving back to community News Zone 2 December 15, 2022 NHL alumni, Ottawa police officers participating in charity hockey game in support of Special Olympics Ontario News Zone 6 December 14, 2022 Police board donates to Polar Plunge in memory of officer News Zone 1A December 1, 2022 Greyhounds, Special Olympics Ontario teaming up News Zone 1A November 20, 2022 NHL Alumni to Hold Charity Game in Sudbury News OHL Zone 6 November 9, 2022 It’s Special Olympics month with the OHL! News Zone 2 November 1, 2022 NHL Alumni facing Law Enforcement All Stars at CAA Arena News Zone 3 October 23, 2022 Hundreds run for ’a special cause’ News Zone 3 October 21, 2022 Police leading Torch Run in Orillia this weekend to help Special Olympics Ontario News Zone 6 October 14, 2022 Retired police officer Mike Currie remembered for dedication to community News Zones October 13, 2022 Torch Run October 2022 Newsletter News Zone 3 October 6, 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run ’super important’ for Special Olympics News Zone 4 September 19, 2022 Torch run raises awareness, money for Special Olympics Media News Truck Ride Zone 4 September 19, 2022 Paris truck ride hauls in $81K for Special Olympics News Zone 2 September 14, 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario passes through Ottawa Thursday LETR News Zone 4 September 12, 2022 Special Olympics Ontario hosting annual Truck Ride in Paris News Ontario Zones September 6, 2022 September 2022 Torch Run Newsletter News August 11, 2022 August 2022 Torch Run Newsletter News Zone 3 August 4, 2022 Barrie athlete bikes over 2000km for the RYC Cycle Challenge! LETR News Zone 6 August 1, 2022 Torch Run to return to Chatham LETR News Zone 2 August 1, 2022 Special Olympics bottle drive in Gananoque on Tuesday News Zone 4 July 31, 2022 ’Once in a lifetime’ - Canada Summer Games torch makes trip through St. Catharines News Zone 1A July 31, 2022 Sudbury Police ride in support of Special Olympics News Zone 3 July 27, 2022 Special Olympics athlete finds groove with Barrie police fleet services News July 14, 2022 July 2022 Torch Run Newsletter LETR News Zone 6 July 1, 2022 Special Olympics athletes celebrate Canada Day with torch run LETR News Zone 3A June 23, 2022 Toronto police officer to be remembered at Special Olympics Ontario fundraiser LETR News Zone 1A June 22, 2022 Torch Run shines through Timmins streets LETR News Zone 1A June 22, 2022 Photos: Law Enforcement Torch Run in Sudbury LETR News Zone 1A June 22, 2022 Torch Run returns to the North LETR News Zone 1A June 22, 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run celebrates 35 years LETR News Zone 2 June 21, 2022 Community Spotlight: Law Enforcement Torch Run raising awareness for local Special Olympics LETR News Zone 3 Zone 3A June 16, 2022 YRP host race for Special Olympics in memory of fallen officer LETR News Zone 3 June 15, 2022 Special Olympics Hometown Games puts smiles on faces LETR News Zone 1 June 12, 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics Canada holds fun run/walk News June 9, 2022 June 2022 Torch Run Newsletter LETR News Zone 1A June 9, 2022 Students in Iroquois Falls help keep flame alive for Special Olympics LETR News Zone 5 June 8, 2022 Waterloo Regional Police and Special Olympics Athletes Participate in 35th Annual Torch Run LETR News Zone 3 June 1, 2022 St. Peter CSS hosts Special Olympics hometown Torch Run News May 11, 2022 May 2022 Torch Run Newsletter LETR News Zone 2 April 25, 2022 Hawkesbury OPP hold successful fundraiser for Law Enforcement Torch Run News April 20, 2022 2022 OLETR Conference Torch Run Newsletter News April 5, 2022 April 2022 Torch Run Newsletter LETR News Zone 4 March 17, 2022 Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen to take Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics athletes News Zone 4 March 15, 2022 Freezin’ for a Reason: Brant OPP officer takes plunge for Special Olympics LETR News Zone 2 March 11, 2022 Brave polar bears plunge into the Bay of Quinte LETR News Zone 2 March 9, 2022 Local officials to take part in Special Olympics Polar Plunge News January 13, 2022 January 2022 Torch Run Newsletter LETR Member Profiles News January 12, 2022 Meet the Manager, Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run - Derek Spence! 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