LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN EMBARKS ON 750-MILE RUN FROM COPPER HARBOR TO STERLING HEIGHTS
(MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.) Sept. 7, 2008 – The 27th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run treks across Michigan Monday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 12 law enforcement and correctional facilities members team up to raise funds for Special Olympics Michigan.
The 750-mile run began noon Monday, Sept. 8 in Copper Harbor and will run down state to the Sterling Heights Fraternal Order of Police Lodge. The run is scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.
Three teams will complete the 24-hour-a-day, five-day relay. Teams of six are from the Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Corrections and Fraternal Order of Police.
“We are very excited to have such a dedicated group of individuals support Special Olympic Athletes,” said Lois Arnold, Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Michigan. “This event is an example of how one person can make a difference. Every dollar raised changes lives.”
(MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.) Sept. 7, 2008 – The 27th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run treks across Michigan Monday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 12 law enforcement and correctional facilities members team up to raise funds for Special Olympics Michigan.
The 750-mile run began noon Monday, Sept. 8 in Copper Harbor and will run down state to the Sterling Heights Fraternal Order of Police Lodge. The run is scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.
Three teams will complete the 24-hour-a-day, five-day relay. Teams of six are from the Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Corrections and Fraternal Order of Police.
“We are very excited to have such a dedicated group of individuals support Special Olympic Athletes,” said Lois Arnold, Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Michigan. “This event is an example of how one person can make a difference. Every dollar raised changes lives.”
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