Kendall County Sheriff's Office: LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Press release from Kendall County Sheriff's Office:

06/16/2021 1:30 PM

For Immediate Release

For Immediate Release

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Kendall County, IL (June 16, 2021, 2:00 PM)

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Oswego Police Department, Yorkville Police Department, Montgomery Police Department, Plano Police Department, and the Waubonsee Community College Campus Police Department for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, which is the largest fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. Local law enforcement officers, deputies, families, and friends helped carry the torch throughout the 3.8 mile run on June 16, 2021. Two groups participated in the run that began at Crosspointe Church in Oswego and Waubonsee Community College – Plano Campus.  The groups met at Route 47 and Route 34 and proceeded together to Yorkville Town Square, where they were met by many Special Olympics athletes, family, and friends. Thank you to all who donated and came out to support us at all Special Olympics events. Good luck to all the Special Olympics athletes as the Virtual Summer Games commence on Monday, June 21st, 2021.

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. If you are interested in learning more about Special Olympics Illinois, volunteering, or providing financial support to help make Special Olympics programs possible, contact your local Special Olympics agency, call 800-394-0562, or visit their website at www.soill.org. You can also follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

For more information, leg routes, and kick-offs please visit: https://www.soill.org/intrastate-relay-information/

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Contact:          Deputy Dan Briars #95

Phone:             (630) 465-2067

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