28-05-2025
2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT)– Law enforcement in Kinston is spreading awareness for the special Olympics with their annual Torch of Hope Run today through the city.
40 runners with Lenoir County sheriff's office and Kinston PD running from Fairfield park to the Caswell Center passing the torch to Special Olympics athletes. This continues the tradition of law enforcement's commitment of inclusion and support for people with disabilities.
'Me from working in Kinston I saw the need for this awareness with our special needs population so it is very passionate to me and i took advantage of that and started participating in the torch run,' Kinston Police Department Major Kevin Jenkins said.
He added 'Just to see the excitement once we reach Caswell center with the special needs population and see how excited they are for us to be a participant and a part of this and to see them join our run once we head to the chapel on Caswell center property.'
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