SJPD Participating in Special Olympics Torch Run

  

SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

The San José Police Department will raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) by participating in the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday June 17, 2021.

The Torch Run features more than 3,000 law enforcement personnel from hundreds of local agencies carrying the Special Olympics Flame of Hope throughout Northern California. In past years, the annual Torch Run would culminate in June at the SONC Summer Games in Davis. This year’s Torch Run will lead into the Summer Games @ Home virtual event for athletes.

The Torch Run will run through San José and a short ceremony will take place at the Center for the Performing Arts around Noon on June 17, 2021. The torch will then continue on to Santa Clara where it will be turned over to Santa Clara Police.

Northern California law enforcement personnel fundraise for SONC through a variety events, including the Torch Run, and have raised more than $15 million for local athletes since 1996. Learn more at www.SONC.org.

About San José Police Department
SJPD has been involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR) for over 25 years. They have a small committee comprised of sworn and civilian personnel who plan various fundraising events such as Tip-A-Cop, Polar Plunge, Police in Pursuit, LETR, and other events. They also participate in coaching for Special Olympics and hand out medals at the various sporting events. These events have built bridges and friendships between some of the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our community and Law Enforcement and built stronger bonds within our community.

About Special Olympics Northern California (SONC)
SONC is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through inclusive sports, education, leadership and health programs. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs for 26,218 athletes who compete in nearly 400 competitions annually. On school campuses, SONC impacts more than 130,000 school-aged students by promoting inclusion through the Unified Champion Schools Program. SONC is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering health screenings and services free of charge.

All in-person events are currently suspended due to COVID-19. Subsequently, SONC has launched into action to develop a variety of virtual sports, training, health, wellness and social programs to keep the community fit and connected. More information may be found by visiting www.sonc.org and on Facebook/Twitter @SONorCal and Instagram @SpecialOlympicsNCA.

For more information regarding this event you may contact Lieutenant Williams at 3571@sanjoseca.gov.