Law Enforcement Torch Run
For Special Olympics Wisconsin
Featured Stories
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Article from June 2008 issue of The Police Chief: President's Message: Carrying the Flame: Volunteering for Special Olympics
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Read Special Olympics Wisconsin Athlete Renee Cappetto's Speech from the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Conference

What is the Law Enforcement Torch Run?
The Law Enforcement Torch Run, or LETR, for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics and is a year-round commitment by law enforcement officers to raise funds for and awareness of Special Olympics.
In 2006, Wisconsin celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the LETR. At the Opening Ceremony, a new cauldron was dedicated to honor the commitment of officers in the law enforcement community.
Internationally, the LETR raised a record $30 million in 2007 a true testimonial to the dedication and spirit the law enforcement community has for Special Olympics. LETR supporters in Wisconsin raised more than $1.3 million of this international total.
At the International LETR conference, Wisconsin's Torch Run
received fifth place in the Highest Funds Raised Per Capita (raising 24¢ per
resident of our state), Sixth Largest Program in the World and one of eight programs
to receive the Diamond Award for raising more than $1 million in 2007. Wisconsin
also had the second biggest World's Largest Truck Convoy in 2007 out of 40 taking
place.
Click
here to download a fact sheet for more information.
Final Leg
Register Online and create your own fund raising Web page!
This year, Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Participants who register online can create a Web page and accept online credit card donations from supporters.
World's Largest Truck Convoy
During the 2008 Convoy, 122 trucks participated and raised more than $100,000! Click here for more information.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Fallen Heroes
This page is dedicated to our fellow Law Enforcement Torch Run volunteers who have passed away. Click here to visit the Fallen Heroes Web page.
State LETR Committee
The LETR State Committee is comprised of key law enforcement volunteers, Special Olympics Staff and sponsors. The State Committee meets three times a year and makes major decisions about the role and direction of the LETR in Wisconsin. Click here for a committee member list.
Recruitment Power point
The state LETR Recruitment Committee has developed a Microsoft Power Point presentation that illustrates the powerful message of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Click here to download the Power Point presentation.
If you would like a copy that includes a 40 second PSA on slide two and music in the background of the full show please contact Andy Dewitt at Andrew.Dewitt@wrps.org. Upon completing a presentation, please complete the following form and return it to Julie Buedding at the Program office. Click here for the presentation form.
Recent Photo Albums
Recent Videos
- Lisa Walter's 2007 Final Leg in China presentation
- Martha Hill's 2007 Final Leg in China presentation
Nominate an officer to be featured on the LETR Web
page.
Fill out the nomination form
More information about the LETR for Special Olympics Wisconsin
- Register online
- Final Leg information
- LETR events
- LETR Links
- Local Special Olympics offices
- Nominate a featured officer
- World's Largest Truck Convoy®
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