Special Olympics Iowa
Special Olympics of Iowa
 
Statewide Partners
 
 

Torch Run Facts Minimize
 
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  • The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is held in 50 states and in 35 countries raising $40 million annually and recruiting more than 15,000 law enforcement officers from all over the world. The original Torch Run began 27 years ago in Kansas as a vision of Chief Richard LaMunyon who wanted to give his officers an opportunity to participate in something positive.
  • The mission of the LETR is to raise both dollars and awareness for Special Olympics. Nearly 100 agencies and 1,500 officers work year-round in Iowa to accomplish this goal. The LETR is the largest grass roots fundraiser for Special Olympics Iowa.
  • In 2009, the Iowa LETR raised over $380,000.00 for Special Olympics Iowa. All funds raised help support Special Olympics Iowa's year-round sports training and athletic competition.
  • Many agencies hold special events like Polar Plunges, Cop on Tops, Tip a Cops, a Truck Convoy and more. Additional funding comes from the sale of Torch Run t-shirts that feature a new design each year. Sponsors and corporate donations help round out these fundraising efforts.
  • State sponsorships are available for companies and organizations seeking to partner with law enforcement to help Special Olympics Iowa.
 

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Calendar of Events
 

Click here for our calendar of events!

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Upcoming events:

March
4 Young Athlete Play Activity Day, Des Moines
12-13 Mid-Winter Tournament, University of Iowa, Iowa City
20 Polar Plunge, Council Bluffs
27 Polar Plunge, Cedar Rapids
27 Polar Plunge, Iowa City

Visit the Special Olympics Iowa
kiosk at the Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines.
 Check out the Iowa Hall of Pride Web site here!
 

Donate Online
 
 

Freezin' for a Reason!
 

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SOIA athletes are the reason for freezin'! Click here for more information on all  Polar Plunges throughout the state and learn how to participate or support your friends who are taking the Plunge for SOIA.
 

Opportunities
 
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 © 2008 Special Olympics Iowa  
 Wednesday, March 10, 2010