Law Enforcement Torch Run Is Monday For Special Olympics

March 23, 2014

The 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics will be in Century Monday morning and continue in Pensacola.

The Torch Run will begin at the Alabama/Florida line on Highway 29 about 7:00 Monday morning and continue south through Century with runners from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Century Correctional Institution.

From about 9-10 a.m, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Pensacola Police Department and other law enforcement agencies will carry the torch from ECSO Administration Building at 170 West Leonard Street to Bartram Park.

Over 300 Florida agencies participate in the state-wide torch run to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 66 counties in Florida.

Motorists can expect traffic delays during the run.

Pictured: The 2013 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics begins in Century last March. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Law Enforcement Torch Run Is Monday For Special Olympics”

  1. Robert S. on March 24th, 2014 6:29 am

    Many Thanks to the LEO who are involved in the Torch Run and to the many who support them.
    This is important because it not only gets the Positive side of Law Enforcement before the people, it is a Great Fundraiser for the Special Olympics.
    The kids and adults who are part of the Special Olympics are All Winners.
    Big People helping Little Kids.
    You are Much Appreciated.

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