The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Louisiana, or LETR, unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments across the state in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Louisiana.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Louisiana, or LETR, unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments across the state in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Louisiana.
Torch Run efforts to raise funds include collecting corporate sponsorships, selling T-shirts, Running, and hosting unique fundraising events.
Each summer, law enforcement officials carry the Flame of Hope across the state culminating with the Torch Run Final Leg, and the lighting of the cauldron to officially open the Special Olympics Louisiana Summer Games in Hammond.
This torch relay involves more than 5,500 law enforcement officers and personnel representing more than 200 law enforcement agencies across Louisiana. The 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run will take place on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
LaSalle Parish Sheriff Scott Franklin and his deputies would like to invite area 1st Responders, Correction Officers, Public Officials, Students, friends and family to join us as we take the Flame of Hope through Jena on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
To get involved, make a donation or order t-shirt and run in local event, please contact LaSalle Parish Deputy Jenny Parker at 318-992-7364 or 318-413-0456. T-shirts must be ordered by May 1st, 2021 for runners to wear during the event.
