Cops run for Special Olympics
Police from all across the Show-me State are lacing up their running shoes for a good cause.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run takes place this week. It benefits the Special Olympics. Wednesday, our local police agencies, along with Special Olympians, ran from Columbia to Jefferson City, where they were greeted by the governor.
About two dozen cops hustled up the hill toward the capitol, but they weren’t chasing any bad guys. Instead they were sweating for the Special Olympics. Olympian Lori Woodfin took the torch to the top.
“It’s just a lot of fun,” said Woodfin.
This race was for fun, but starting Thursday, Woodfin will be racing for real in the Special Olympics summer games.
The Torch Run raises money and awareness for the games. This year, participants hope to raise $1 million.
“It’s a great event,” said Jefferson City resident Jana Salmons, who came to support the athletes. “Everyone should support their Special Olympics both local and statewide, and get out and support all the athletes.”
Salmons is a caregiver for one of the Special Olympians.
“That’s where they meet their friends, they meet lifelong friends and they just love going to practice and all of the events,” said Salmons.
More than 15,000 Missourians take part in the games.
The Special Olympics summer games begin Thursday in Springfield.
The culmination of the Torch Run, the lighting of the Flame of Hope, happens during the games opening ceremonies.
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