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There are many ways law enforcement officers can get involved in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). Check out the terrific opportunities below:
Volunteer
Opportunities are available for law enforcement officers to not only volunteer at Torch Run special events, but also at Special Olympics Minnesota competitions. What better way to be inspired to raise funds than to spend a day with our athletes? Law Enforcement volunteers are always needed to hand out awards to our athletes, and to help deliever the Flame of Hope to our Celebration Ceremonies. Contact Chad Trench for more information about volunteer opportunities with the Torch Run and Special Olympics Minnesota.
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Polar Bear Plunge
January - March
Polar Bear Plunges are held in various locations across the state. Thousands of individuals raise pledges, then plunge into the icy waters of Minnesota to raise funds for Special Olympics. These events are coordinated by local law enforcement. Check out the events calendar for a Plunge near you! |
Tip-a-Cop
Year-round
Everyone deserves a night out! Law enforcement officers volunteer their time as “celebrity wait staff” at local restaurants and receive tips to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota. Check out the events calendar for a Tip-a-Cop event near you.
Jail 'n Bail
April 15
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SEA) fraternity holds the annual Jail ‘n Bail fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Established in 1995, Jail ‘n Bail is now the largest philanthropic event held by a University of Minnesota (U of MN) student organization. Students, faculty and staff can register to be prisoners online. Prisoners send their friends arrest warrants via e-mail to ask them to become prisoners as well. Prisoners then solicit dollars from everyone they know to help them make bail, which is donated to Special Olympics Minnesota. April 15, the members of the SEA fraternity, in conjuction with the Minneapolis and U of MN Police Departments, coordinate mock arrests for participants with warrants who haven’t yet made bail. Prisoners are taken to jail throughout the day, which is a tent outside Northrop Auditorium. Mug shots are captured, uploaded to the Web, and then the prisoners use their cell phones to raise additional online pledges for bail to support Special Olympics Minnesota. Once a prisoner has made bail online or at the event, he or she is released!
Final Leg
Throughout June
Officers can participate in the Final Leg torch relay across the state to pass the Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” as it makes its way to Special Olympics Minnesota's Summer Games at the University of Minnesota. To participate in the Final Leg, please contact Law Enforcement Torch Run Manager Chad Trench at 612-604-1256 or 800-783-7732, ext. 256.
Click here for Final Leg details.
Golf Tournaments
Gather your group together and participate in one of our LETR Sponsored Golf Tournaments, or hold your own event, with proceeds directed to Special Olympics Minnesota.
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T-shirt and hat sales
Year-round
Law enforcement officers sell Torch Run T-shirts and/or hats ($10 each) to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota. Encourage everyone – friends, family and co-workers - to wear Special Olympics gear and support our athletes! Departmental Coordinators are needed in each department to organize these annual sales. For more information, please contact Chad Trench at 612-604-1256 or 800-783-7732, ext. 256.
Torch Run Merchandise Order Form
Torch Run Deposit Form
Merchandise Flyer
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World's Largest Truck Convoy
Oct. 2-3, Canterbury Park
The World's Largest Truck Convoy is a two-day celebration that helps raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota. This year's Truck Convoy, a project of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Minnesota, will take place Saturday, Oct. 3 at Canterbury Park. Make sure you Save the Date! Get your registration packet here and check back often for more information. Athletes, make sure you Save the Date too, and bring along your completed waiver so you can ride along in one of the trucks!
Department fundraisers
Local law enforcement departments are encouraged to create their own fundraising events for Special Olympics Minnesota. Softball tournaments, carnivals and truck pulls are all great ways to get your department involved and raise money for a terrific cause. For more fundraising event ideas or to start your own local event, please contact Law Enforcement Torch Run Manager Chad Trench at 612-604-1256 or 800-783-7732, ext. 256. |
