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CTV News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Rolling lane closures in Brantford for Special Olympics Torch Run
Special Olympians and members of the Brantford Police, Brant OPP, and Six Nations Police pose for a picture outside the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in Brantford on April 25, 2024. (Courtesy: Brantford Police Service) Athletes and supporters will be hitting the streets of Brantford on Thursday to mark the start of the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games. Rolling lane closures will be in place starting Thursday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., as the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run makes its way through the city. It will begin at the War Memorial at the corner of Brant Avenue and West Street. Torch bearers will then travel to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on North Park Street. The lane closures will follow this path: North on West Street Right on Darling Street Left on Market Street Right on West Street Left on Charing Cross Street The Brantford Police Service has urged drivers to plan ahead. The games are being held in Brantford, Brant County and on Six Nations between July 10 and July 13. According to Special Olympics Ontario, more than 900 athletes from across the province are expected to take part. Events include athletics, bocce, golf, soccer and softball. Opening ceremonies are being held at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A livestream will be available.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Law enforcement runs from Fischer to Champaign for Special Olympics
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — It was all smiles across Champaign County on Friday as law enforcement participated in an annual tradition — the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics. The Torch Run is the largest public awareness and fundraising event for Special Olympics Illinois. In Champaign County, officers started running at 5:30 in the morning in Fischer. Urbana police officer recalls near-death experience while on the job The route took them through Rantoul, Thomasboro, Urbana and Champaign and ended at the Olympic Monument at Parkland College in the early afternoon. That's a distance of 17 miles. Gymnast Summer Nagele said the Special Olympics program creates fun opportunities for athletes all over the world and she was among the many who were helped by it. 'I really like Special Olympics, and it has helped me learn a whole lot of different sports and see which ones I like and which ones I don't like,' Nagele said. Torch runs similar to Friday's happened all over Illinois and will continue into next week, when the Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games start in Bloomington. Champaign woman to host event for gun violence, drug abuse awareness Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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 or at 325-450-0188 for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money for Special Olympics
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) — Local police officers ran alongside community members to bring awareness to disabled athletics. The Law Enforcement Torch Run made its way through Binghamton on Monday, raising funds for Special Olympics New York. For over 35 years, the organization has gathered money to support intellectually disabled athletes throughout the state. This year, Athletes and officers alike ran from Binghamton University to Tully's, where a post-run party was held. Associate Director of Development for Special Olympics New York, Amber Mott, says that over 6,000 officers have participated in runs across the state. 'They absolutely love it. They always tell me that this is one of those events that brings a smile to their face every year. They can't wait for it to come up to run with the athletes and bring awareness to what our cause is,' said Mott. Special Olympics New York has supported over 48,000 competitors across the state with sports training, competitions, and health screenings. Visit for additional information. Binghamton Firefighters say 'farewell' to another brother Local eateries face off in Chef Show Down at Kilmer Mansion Pizza Week 2025: Vestal Bakery Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money for Special Olympics SRO Productions presents 'A New Brain' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Local Special Olympics torch run marks 39 years
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Special Olympics athletes know most events have a start and finish. A torch run Friday started at Cobbs Hill Park. 'I know it's a little rain, but we got through it,' Special Olympic athlete Jacob Babcock said. At the run, Babcock reconnected with some of the members of local law enforcement who ran with him during the pandemic. 'So me, Erin, John 'Pre,' and all them and Brett Sobrieraski and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter, we all came together, it was such an amazing process,' Babcock said. He's talking about Rochester Police Detective Erin Rogers. She helps with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. 'As soon as you see the athletes and see how excited they are to see you and how they're supportive of you, there's nothing better than that and you just want to support them back,' Rogers said. Cori Piels, also an athlete, will tell you that relationship means a lot. 'It's so nice to have the support of law enforcement. If we didn't have them, we wouldn't be doing this,' Piels said. The two groups have been doing the torch run together for 39 years. The event gives Chris Teich and everyone else a chance to celebrate all things Special Olympics. 'It embodies family, friendship, leadership and so much more,' athlete Chris Teich said. This year's course took them through Park Ave and all the way to Parcel 5 where they stopped running, making it look like this event is one of those that has a finish, but because of the bond between all of them, there's no end in sight. Friday's torch run is part of a series happening across the state. That series will end in Ithaca where the Special Olympics summer games will later in June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
