Somerset Police Department - WI Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

What is the LETR? :
The Law Enforcement Torch Run, or LETR, for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics and is a year-round commitment by law enforcement officers to raise funds for and awareness of Special Olympics.

In 2006, Wisconsin celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the LETR. At the Opening Ceremony, a new cauldron was dedicated to honor the commitment of officers in the law enforcement community.

Internationally, the LETR raised a record $25.5 million in its 25th year, a true testimonial to the dedication and spirit the law enforcement community has for Special Olympics. LETR supporters in Wisconsin raised more than $1.3 million of this international total.

At the International LETR conference, Wisconsin's Torch Run received third place in the Highest Funds Raised Per Capita (raising 25¢ per resident of our state), Fifth Largest Program in the World and one of eight programs to receive the Diamond Award for raising more than $1 million in 2006. Wisconsin also had the third biggest World's Largest Truck Convoy in 2006 out of 44 taking place.

Law Enforcement Torch Run

For the WI Special Olympics

The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics Wisconsin is to raise funds and awareness of the Special Olympics movement. Special Olympics is a program which reaffirms the beliefs that with hope and dedication, we can see achievement and self-worth realized by any individual.

It is our belief that persons with cognitive disabilities, through their involvement in Special Olympics, show their communities there are no limits to their potential.

The LETR is the largest grassroots fund raiser and public awareness vehicle in the world for Special Olympics. Law enforcement officers from the 50 United States, 10 Canadian provinces and territories, and 35 countries carry the flame of hope in honor of the Special Olympics athletes.

The Somerset Police Department has participated in the Torch Run for the past six years. In 2006 we partnered with the New Richmond Police Department. Since then, together, we complete 62 miles of bicylce riding from Somerset to Bloomer, WI.

For the past five years Somerset PD has had the most participants and has raised the most funds than any other agency in the Indianhead Region of the Wisconsin Special Olympics.

If you are interested in participating with us please contact Chief Briggs at 715-247-3319 or e-mail us at info@somersetpolicedept.com. Anyone can join us...

If you would like to purchase a t-shirt or make a pledge for our team you can also contact us at 715-247-3319.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

The Somerset Police Department LETR Team