Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century, Travels Through Escambia County

March 26, 2018

The 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century Monday morning and continued in Pensacola.

The torch run started at the Florida/Alabama state line about 7:05 a.m. Monday. Runners from Century Correctional Institution with an escort from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office carried the torch down Highway 29 to the Century Town Hall.

Later in the morning the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Pensacola Police Department and other law enforcement agencies carried the torch from the ECSO Administration building on West Leonard Street to Bartram Park in downtown Pensacola.

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

Statewide, the participating chiefs, officers, sheriffs, deputies, agents and cadets from virtually every branch of federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement, represent a total of over 300 different agencies. Funds are generated through the sale of the popular Torch Run T-shirts and hats, and through various local fundraising events.

The Florida Special Olympics State Summer Games begin May 18 in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Pictured: The 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century Monday morning. NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Pictured bottom two photos: The Torch Run leaving the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century, Travels Through Escambia County”

  1. Mr. Nobody on March 28th, 2018 10:55 pm

    I know each and every one of those Boy Scouts lol. Looking good ladies!!

  2. anne 1of2 on March 26th, 2018 9:16 am

    A huge Thank You to these people, working for such a worthy cause to bring happiness to so many!

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