TGSO hosts run for Special Olympics Texas
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is hosting a run to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas.
TGSO is joining the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics with a 1K and 5K run in San Angelo on July 19 at the Red Arroyo Trail (Milbrook Loop) at 8:30 a.m.
'This is our first run that we're putting together with Special Olympics,' said Lt. Quentin Williams.
This is a family-friendly event to help raise funds to help with the cost of uniforms and the cost of travel for athletes.
Registration for the run is online at $25 per person and includes a t-shirt. Donations are also available online for those who want to help but do not want to participate in the event.
'Anybody in the community can sign up for this actual run. It's a for-fun run,' Williams said.
Volunteers for the event can contact Quentin.williams@co.tom-green.tx.us or at 325-450-0188 for more information.
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