TORCH RUN NEWSLETTER - JULY 2020
A Message From The Director
Karen Richards
Torch Run Shirts, Shaker Cups & Hats
Contact your Agency/Service LETR Representative to inquire about 2020 LETR Shirts, NEW Metal Shaker Cups and Hats!

For those Agency/Service LETR Representatives that need Shirts, Shaker Cups or Hats use the button below to contact Brock Robinson, Torch Run Manager.
Upcoming Schedule
Virtual Truck Convoy - September 19, 2020
We are thrilled to announce a Virtual Truck Convoy for this year. Please visit www.truckconvoy.ca for more details.

Global Virtual Torch Run - September 20, 2020
Registration will open August 10 th and our goal is $33,000 for 33 years of Torch Run! ALL OF WHICH will benefit your own LOCAL athletes as we re-build from COVID.

Virtual Guardians Half Marathon - October 18, 2020
For the more serious runner, stay tuned for details on the Virtual Guardians Half Marathon on October 18 th . Details to follow shortly!

Please contact Brock Robinson, Torch Run Manager ( brockr@torchrunontario.com ) with your intentions to sell shirts and either host a run, or participate in the Global Virtual Torch Run.

Special Olympics needs you more than ever. Please help us ensure that our 26,000 athletes in Ontario can resume competition, when its safe to do so with our fundraising support!
Global Virtual Torch Run - September 20th
The Law Enforcement Torch Run International Executive Council has announced that they will be hosting a Global Virtual Torch Run on September 20, 2020 .

The aim is to bring Torch Run programs from around the world together to celebrate on September 20, 2020 as well as the days leading up.

Torch Run Ontario is proud to be participating in this event and we want YOU to help us show the strength of our Torch Run program!

Registration will open August 10th so stay tuned for more details then!

At this point we encourage everyone to get their 2020 Torch Run Ontario T-Shirts (and why not get a Shaker and Hat while you're at it). We want social media to be flooded with photos of Ontario Torch Runners doing their virtual run in 2020 T-Shirts.

Our goal is to raise $33,000 (for 33 Years!) to support the athletes of Special Olympics Ontario as they look to return to their chosen sports in a safe manner in the future.

Spread the word of the upcoming Global Virtual Torch Run to your communities. 100% of online fundraising will stay local .

Stay tuned for more!
Special Olympics Ontario Virtual Games, Waterloo Region 2020

Brought to you by Waterloo Regional Police Service
Last week, athletes from around North America took part in the Special Olympics Ontario Virtual Games, Waterloo Region 2020. The Games were brought to you by the Waterloo Regional Police Service.

This event was a safe way for Special Olympics athletes to keep the spirit of Special Olympics alive by competing against each other from home!

The Opening Ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 21st and included great representation from local Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (OLETR) members. The full video of the Opening Ceremony is included above. The Final Leg portion takes place at 6:37, 28:00 and 31:20 of the video .

The Closing Ceremony happened on Thursday, July 23rd. The full video of the Closing Ceremony can be seen below!

Join us in congratulating Waterloo Regional Police Service on an incredibly successful event!
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