On Saturday, June 13, Yorkton Special Olympics will host their First Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is to raise awareness about the programs and opportunities Special Olympics offers, as well as raise funds to support the programs. “This is the first time we’ve tried to run the Law Enforcement Torch Run in Yorkton,” shared Yorkton Special Olympics Volunteer Betty Ann Shalkowsky. “We scheduled the run last year, but the rain and weather forced us to cancel. We are looking forward to this opportunity to promote the program within the community and to invite other athletes and volunteers to join us.” The run will begin at 11:00 am at the Gallagher Center parking lot. Athletes and volunteers will run east on Broadway Avenue, then north on Gladstone Avenue to Sacred Heart High School. “Sacred Heart is hosting the Lions Celebrity Football Camp, so this seemed like a great opportunity to combine the two events. Once we arrive at Sacred Heart, the athletes will have the opportunity to join the barbeque, meet some CFL alumni, and have their picture taken with the Grey Cup. Also at Sacred Heart, there will be a number of Silent Auction items on display for the public to bid on. We want to thank the many community partners who donated items for the auction. All the funds raised will go toward the programming that Special Olympics offers. This past year, we had athletes participate in bowling and swimming. Right now, our athletes are in bocce and golf. We try to help cover as much of the costs for the program to encourage as many athletes as possible to participate, so we do appreciate the community support for our fundraising. We want to invite any other athletes and volunteers to join.” Athletes and volunteers who would like more information on Yorkton Special Olympics are invited to call (306) 563-6302.
