The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a series of 4 relay-style events where members of the law enforcement community run the torch over more than 400 miles of VT roads.  These four legs begin in Derby Line, Bennington, Brattleboro and Highgate, meeting in South Burlington's Windjammer Hotel and Conference Center.  After a celebratory BBQ, officers are invited to join the Final Leg.

How do I get involved as a "Torch Runner"?

1.  Contact your department coordinator to let him/her know you are interested in participating.  

2.  Fill out a "Runner Registration Form."

3.  Order your 2010 Torch Run T-Shirt!

Q: What if my department doesn't have a coordinator?

A:  We'd be happy to have you join us!  Please read the document: "How to get your department involved", fill out this paperwork and submit to kbookless@vtso.org before May 1, 2010.  Once you've been approved, you can begin recruiting your fellow officers to help raise awarness for SOVT!

 

Start times for the event are as follows:

• Bennington: Thursday, June 3rd @ 7 am - Please contact Todd Wilkins with questions
  
• Brattleboro: Wednesday, June 2nd @ 8 am - Please contact John Frechette or Pete Mullin with questions
  
• Derby Line: Thursday, June 3rd @ 7 am - Please contact John Cogan with questions
  
• Highgate: Friday, June 4th @ 8 am - Please contact Jim Hughes with questions
  

Check out our route to get a sense of what the Torch Run will be like, and register here!

 

Order your 2010 Torch Run shirt today

Final orders for Torch Run shirts were submitted on 5/19/2010.  If you were not able to pre-order but would still like to purchase a shirt, please call (802) 863-5222 x 105.  Our overstock is quite limited, so call today!  Cotton shirts are being sold for $15 and wick shirts for $20.  All proceeds benefit our 850+ athletes!

Each year, Irving Oil ® generously donates funds from participating state dealers to the athletes of Special Olympics

Vermont, in conjunction with participating Circle K ® stores that sell hang tags to raise additional funds.  This year the “Fueling Dreams” event will run from May 22^nd – June 6^th.  To help kick off this exciting event, which raised over $19,000 for SOVT athletes in 2009,  SOVT and Irving Oil ® are hosting the “To Serve and Protect”  Day.

Date: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Participating Irving and Circle K Stations (please see our list)

"To Serve and Protect Day" for Law Enforcement/Public Safety

This is a positive PR opportunity for your department and a wonderful way to meet and directly support athletes from your town and county!

Is your department interested in helping support Special Olypmics Vermont throught "To Serve & Protect" Day? 

1.  Read TSP Day instructions.

2.  View our participating locations and choose one you would like to support.

3.  Print an registration form and submit by to Kim Bookless, LETR Liason by:

     > Email: kbookless@vtso.org

     > Mail: Special Olypmics Vermont, Attn: TSP Day, 368 Ave. D., Suite 30, Williston, VT 05495

     > Fax: (802) 863-3911

No participating Irving dealer near you?  Consider helping another department at their location. Call (802) 863-5222 x105 for more information or email kbookless@vtso.org.

Click here for printable version.  If you would like to purchase tickets, please call (802) 863 - 5222 x105 or email kbookless@vtso.org.  Payment may be made by credit card or check.