You’re invited to the 2023 NC LETR Final Leg!
Law enforcement officers throughout North Carolina will carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope across the state throughout May and early June. Traveling across North Carolina from six different points and spanning over 2,000 miles, the relays will culminate on Friday, June 2, for the Circle of Honor and lighting of the cauldron at the 2023 Special Olympics NC Summer Games Opening Ceremony in Raleigh. You’re invited to join us for the Final Leg and Circle of Honor!
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run®
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest year-round public awareness and grass-roots fundraising campaign for Special Olympics. Known 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 State, National, Regional and World Games. Annually, more than 110,000 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement members carry the “Flame of Hope,” symbolizing courage and the celebration of diversity, uniting communities around the globe. Here in North Carolina, nearly 2,000 law enforcement personnel support the NC LETR annually!
The LETR for Special Olympics engages law enforcement worldwide, championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, starting first with their own communities. Over the years, the Torch Run has evolved and now encompasses a variety of innovative fundraising events, including the Plane Pull®, Polar Plunge®, Tip-A-Cop®, Truck Convoy and more. Since its inception, LETR has raised almost $900 million worldwide with over $30 million being raised for Special Olympics North Carolina.
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Latest News
Save the Date for the 2023 Plane Pull
The Plane Pull for Special Olympics NC is returning this fall on Saturday, October 21! Does your agency have what it takes to become a Plane Pull division champion? Prove it! Start making your team and testing your strength. Learn more about the event here.
Mark Your Calendars: Dunkin’ Donuts Icon Campaign Returns
The annual Dunkin’ Donuts icon campaign will return May 10-24 to participating stores. Stay tuned for more information on how your agency can support this effort! See the full store list.
Over The Edge Registration Now Open
Are you brave enough to rappel 30 stories for Special Olympics NC? Then join us September 30 at Over The Edge! Raise a minimum of $1,000 and you can have the best views in Raleigh. Sign up now!
NC LETR Members Headed to Berlin
Representing SONC, Major Ryan Jackson of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Special Olympics Guilford County athlete Dustin Edmondson will join other law enforcement officers and athletes in the 2023 LETR Final Leg for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
More News
- Holly Springs law enforcement officer to represent North Carolina in Torch Run relay for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
- Law Enforcement Torch Run recognized as Special Olympics game changer
- LETR promotional video available for use
- A message from Attorney General Josh Stein
- Chief LaMunyon’s 40th anniversary global fundraising total announcement
NC LETR Leadership
Leslie Moyar
Vice President of Development for NC Law Enforcement Torch Run
lmoyar@sonc.net or 919-210-0966
Bailey Ellison
Development Manager
bellison@sonc.net or 919-719-7662 ext. 131
Thanks to our Championship NC LETR Sponsors
