Law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes to carry torch through Huron Tuesday
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HURON, — Special Olympics South Dakota is hosting the Law Enforcement Torch Run across the state, starting Monday, May 13 in Spearfish, the site of last year’s competition, and ending Thursday, May 16, at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Special Olympics South Dakota State Summer Games in Vermillion.
Throughout the four days of the Torch Run, law enforcement officers, along with two Special Olympics athletes, will bring the “Flame of Hope” to 19 cities to help raise awareness for Special Olympics.
On Tuesday, May 14, the Huron Torch Run will begin at 9:30 a.m., at the Norby Center for Recreation. The torch run will proceed to 18th Street SW, and turn to the east, finishing at Huron High School.
The annual running portion has evolved over the years from running the interstate to the current format, where officers travel to cities and invite local law enforcement, Special Olympics athletes, and the public to participate and join them as they carry the Flame through the city.
The Torch Run has become a major awareness and fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics South Dakota and the running of the “Flame of Hope” into Opening Ceremonies kicks off State Summer Games each year.
“The Law Enforcement Torch Run is so much more than just a run to Special Olympics South Dakota,” Dave Stratton, South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run Board Director, said. “The awareness and funds that the Torch Run has raised created a movement and helped provide new opportunities, competitions, and programs for the athletes of Special Olympics South Dakota. The dedication and commitment from law enforcement across the state has been amazing and we thank all of our law enforcement volunteers for their continued support.”
The public is invited to come and support or join the officers and Special Olympics athletes as they run the “Flame of Hope” across the state.
For more information about the Torch Run or State Summer Games, please contact the Special Olympics South Dakota State Office at 605-331-4117 or check out our website at www.sosd.org.
