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Attorney General Moody Kicks Off 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run

Posted on April 23, 2019

Attorney General Ashley Moody today kicked off the 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefiting Special Olympics Florida. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Kicks Off 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run

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Attorney General Bondi Kicks Off 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run

Posted on April 5, 2018

Attorney General Pam Bondi today kicked off the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefiting Special Olympics Florida. Hundreds of font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;”> law enforcement officers and supporters joined Attorney General Bondi and Special Olympics CEO and President Sherry Wheelock at the kickoff event. Local, state and federal law enforcement officers, corrections officers and support staff will carry the Flame of Hope 1,500 miles throughout Florida to bring awareness to Special Olympics. This year, Special Olympics is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

“Special Olympics Florida is a remarkable organization that provides amazing athletes the opportunity to showcase inspiring strength and skill for the world to see,” said Attorney General Bondi. “I want to thank our law enforcement community and all those involved in the Torch Run for supporting these dedicated athletes.”

Eight thousand members of the law enforcement and corrections community will carry the torch in a relay to the opening ceremonies at the Annual Florida State Summer Games. This year’s games take place May 18-19, 2018 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista. More than font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;”> 46,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics activities throughout Florida. Today, 156 runners from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and more than 50 runners from the Office of the Attorney General participated in today’s kick off.  

For a schedule of the Law Enforcement Torch Run routes by county, click here.

The Special Olympics is a global movement that serves more than four million athletes in 169 countries. The organization empowers athletes to improve physical fitness, build confidence and find new friendships, all while having fun and learning life-lessons.

For more information about Special Olympics Florida and how to get involved, visit SpecialOlympicsFlorida.org.

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Attorney General Bondi to Kick Off 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run

Posted on April 4, 2018

MEDIA ADVISORY

Attorney General Pam Bondi will kick off the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefitting Special Olympics Florida, tomorrow, April 05, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Tallahassee.

WHO: Attorney General Pam Bondi, State Director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Dave Sklarek, Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil and Tallahassee Police Chief Michael DeLeo

WHAT: Law Enforcement Torch Run

WHEN: Thursday, April 05,11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Florida Capitol Courtyard
The Capitol
Tallahassee, Fla.

The run will begin at 10:15 a.m. in the parking lot of the Lake Ella Plaza, 1700 N. Monroe St, Tallahassee, Fla. 32303.

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