Special Olympics Nevada will hold its annual Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) on Friday, November 1. This event features law enforcement officers from southern Nevada alongside SONV athletes, carrying the Special Olympics “Flame of Hope.” A 2.5-mile course, the run will begin at LVMPD South Central Area Command and continue down the Las Vegas Strip.
The cost to participate in the LETR is $30. Participants must be members of a local law enforcement agency; however, the public can donate to the runners in support of the event by visiting the website at www.SONV.org.
The mission of LETR is to support Special Olympics Nevada through fundraising and public awareness while enhancing the quality of life of our athletes.
This event is not open to the public, but local media is welcome to attend and cover the event.
LVMPD South Central Area Command
4860 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024
Please tag Special Olympics Nevada on social media at @SONevada on Facebook, and @specialolympicsnv on Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Special Olympics Nevada
Special Olympics Nevada works to create inclusive opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities through health, education, leadership development and sports. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs for 2,653 athletes who compete in more than 14 competitions in 7 sports annually within the Community Sports Program. The Unified Champion Schools Program, is encouraging leadership development and the growth of Unified Sports®, bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to play as teammates. In 2022, Special Olympics Nevada launched a new program, Mindset Matters, which provides mental health and stress management techniques to students in Nevada schools. In a typical year, Special Olympics Nevada impacts more than 17,820 students by promoting inclusion on school campuses. Special Olympics Nevada is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering screenings and services free of charge. Special Olympics Nevada relies on the support of 759 volunteers and funding from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. More information may be found by visiting www.sonv.org and following on Facebook, Instagram (@specialolympicsnv), and LinkedIn.
