TORCH RUNFundraising Activities: Year Round
Actual Run: Friday, June 6, 2008

The mission of the Nevada Law Enforcement Torch Run, in partnership with our communities, is to support Special Olympics Programs through fund raising and public awareness, while enhancing the quality of life of our athletes. Over 500 members of law enforcement agencies from Federal, Military, State, County and Local agencies participate in the Torch Run campaign. It is a year round fund-raising campaign that culminates every year at the Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games in June. The Special Olympics Summer Games celebrate the end of the spring sports season, bringing together over 400 Special Olympics athletes throughout Nevada to compete in a variety of different sports. The games officially begin after the final leg of the torch run has been completed and the "Flame of Hope" lights the Special Olympics caldron during Opening Ceremonies.

Funds are raised through a variety of activities, such as: Cops on Doughnut Shops, Tip-A-Cops, Golf Tournament, World's Largest Truck Convoy and T-shirt sales. The Law Enforcement Torch Run has become the single largest supporter of the Special Olympics training and competitions opportunities that are available to over 3,000 developmentally disabled children and adults throughout Nevada.

Last year, $140,000 was raised as a result of these dedicated law enforcement personnel. To find out more information on the Torch Run please click Torch Run activities here.


Annual Pulte Homes Charity Golf Tournament October 13, 2008 - Save the Date!

Join us for the Annual Pulte Homes Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics Nevada! The event includes lunch, a round of golf with amazing views of the Las Vegas Valley, dinner and an auction event to support training and competition for our athletes.

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