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"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." - Athlete's Oath |
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History of Special Olympics & the Law Enforcement Torch Run |
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The global Special Olympics movement got its start on July 20, 1968, when the First International Special Olympics Games were held at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois. But the concept of Special Olympics was born much earlier, when Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a day camp for people with intellectual disabilities at her home in 1962. Special Olympics today is a global movement with 2.5 million athletes in more than 180 countries around the world. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics is the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle, raising $30 million for Special Olympics Programs around the world in 2007. More than 85,000 law enforcement officers carried the Flame of Hope across 35 nations, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Thousands more supported the runners' efforts through "Adopt-A-Cop" runner sponsorships, local fundraising events, corporate sponshorships and Torch Run T-shirts (more than 400,000 sold) and other merchandise sales to fellow law enforcement officers, families, friends and the public. |
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South Salt Lake Police Department's Involvement |
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The South Salt Lake Police Department is proud to have been involved with the Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for over 15 years, and is looking forward to being involved again this year. Numerous officers and support staff take part in the events leading up to the Special Olympics, including the torch run, fundraising events, activities to prepare our local athletes for the Special Olympics as well as competitive events. The Traffic Unit leads the torch run runners through the valley, and escorts the athletes into the stadium for the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics. |
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Each year the South Salt Lake Police Department holds several fundraising events, constantly striving to raise more funds than the year before for this important cause. For the past four years the South Salt Lake Police Department has been in the top ten fundraising agencies in the state of Utah, and in 2007 we were recognized as the #1 agency in the state for total funds raised! We want to raise even more money this year, and will be holding several events for the public to get involved (watch the upcoming events below for continually added dates and locations). If you would like to join us in our efforts, click here to donate now. |
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Hartvigsen School |
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The South Salt Lake Police Department has had a long, rich history with our resident Hartvigsen School, and they are our Special Olympics sponsor team. The Hartvigsen School has provided great opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities since 1972, including school plays, community access, Special Olympics, skiing, bowling, dancing and music programs. The police department enjoys being involved with many of these programs our host team offers, and hopes you too will commit to this long standing tradition. Our department is so proud of all the accomplishments of the amazing students at the Hartvigsen School. |
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Local Torch Run Business Sponsors |
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Best Buy (261 W 2100 S) is one of our most progressive sponsors for the South Salt Lake Police Department's efforts in fundraising for the Special Olympics. Every year, on designated Saturdays, Best Buy provides floor space inside their store for South Salt Lake Police officers and staff to set up a booth to sell Special Olympics t-shirts, hats and raffle tickets. Best Buy also donates a big screen television to be raffled off once all of the weekend events are over. 100% of all donations go directly to Special Olympics Utah to support our local athletes! Please join us for one of our upcoming "Best Buy Weekends" and show your support for this incredible cause! (Watch the upcoming events list below for dates and times.) |
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We encourage all local businesses to become a sponsor of Special Olympics! Interested businesses can click here to donate now, or you can contact the South Salt Lake Police Department at 412-3607. |
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Upcoming Events |
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Join us for one of the many fun and exciting events leading up to the 2008 Special Olympics!
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2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run |
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This year's Law Enforcement Torch Run through the Salt Lake Valley will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2008 . For a map of the route the torch run will take through South Salt Lake City, click the link below. |
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Register to Run! |
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Come run with us! The South Salt Lake Police Department will be running in the 2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run and you can register to run with us and support our local Special Olympic athletes. Registration is $12.00 and that includes a 2008 Torch Run t-shirt. To register, click here. |
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Purchase a 2008 Torch Run T-shirt or Hat |
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Would you like to support our local Special Olympics athletes, but you can't commit to running the torch run this year? You can still purchase a 2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirt or hat....or both! T-shirts are $12.00 and hats are $10.00, or save $2.00 and buy both for $20.00. To purchase, click here. |
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