Law Enforcement Torch run sees a big turnout in support of Special Olympics Ontario
The Law Enforcement Torch Run ended at WRPS headquarters on May 29, 2025. (CTV News/Sidra Jafri)
Over 200 participants took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Thursday morning in support of Special Olympics Ontario.
Runners, walkers and police officers took multiple routes across Kitchener as part of the event. Their journey ended at the Waterloo Regional Police Service's headquarters in Cambridge.
Bill Smith was proud to take part. He was reflecting on what it was like to compete when he was in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA.
'I got a gold medal, a silver medal and a fourth-place pin,' said Smith.
The goal is to promote inclusion for Special Olympics athletes with the event.
'The athletes inspire the police officers. Their dedication. Their motto 'let me win and if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt 'pretty much explains what this event is all about,' said Derek Spence, Torch Run liaison.
The event has been happening since 1987.
According to Special Olympics Ontario's website, the Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public awareness and grassroots fundraising organization for Special Olympics globally.
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