ABOUT LETR

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Southern California is the largest public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics with more than 1,200 officers involved in Southern California championing acceptance and inclusion.

ABOUT LETR

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Southern California is the largest public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics with more than 1,200 officers involved in Southern California championing acceptance and inclusion.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is represented in all 50 U.S. states, Canadian provinces and 46 nations with 97,000 officers around the world.

Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than $1 billion dollars since its inception in 1981.

Southern California is one of the leading programs in the world, raising $1.2 million in 2024 with participants representing over 300 law enforcement agencies / stations.

UPCOMING LETR EVENTS

Floorball

2026 Orange County Floorball Competition

Fountain Valley Rink

2026 SCV Floorball Competition

Valencia Rinks
Floorball Medals

2026 San Diego Floorball Competition

El Cajon Rinks
Bill Shumard HOF Medals

2026 Bill Shumard Hall of Fame Gala

Queen Mary

CONTACT US

Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527
Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527
Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527
Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527
Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527
Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527
Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527
Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527
Goretti Ortiz Director, Development gortiz@sosc.org 805.468.4527

LETR Facts & Resources

In 1981, Chief Richard LaMunyon of the Wichita, Kansas Police Department created the Law Enforcement Torch Run® as a way to involve his officers in the community by running a torch relay for their local Special Olympics.
The first Torch Run involved six officers and they raised $300. The Torch Run has grown to include more than 125 runs in 48 nations.

Officers statewide volunteer their time, rallying support from civic groups, businesses, and generous community members to uplift local athletes.

In the 2024 Torch Run, over 3,000 law enforcement officers proudly carried the Special Olympics Torch across 950+ miles and through 200+ communities, spreading awareness and championing inclusion throughout Southern California.

GET INVOLVED WITH LETR

Torch Run
Officers and athletes run with the Flame of Hope promoting acceptance and inclusion.
Polar Plunge
LETR helps make our Polar Plunge fundraisers successful, exciting, and memorable.
Tip-A-Cops
LETR Officers act as celebrity waiters and donate all their tips to benefit SOSC athletes.
Plane Pull
Teams of 25 pull a 124,000-pound jet 12 feet the fastest at this fun and active fundraiser.

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THANK YOU LETR PARTNERS

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