Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century

March 24, 2015

The 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century Monday morning.

The torch run started at the Florida/Alabama state line in the Food Giant parking lot about 7:30 a.m. Monday. Employees from Century Correctional Institution and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office escorted the torch down Highway 29 through Century.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is an event to raise awareness and support for the Special Olympics.

Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies (police departments, sheriff’s offices, Florida Department of Corrections, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Customs, Air Force Police and Marine Patrol) all 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.

Pictured: The 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics begins in Century Monday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century”

  1. Mike O. on March 24th, 2015 3:56 pm

    My RRT brothers! Way to get out there and support a great cause. Leadership!

  2. emschick on March 23rd, 2015 2:35 pm

    What a great thing to do!

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