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Top Online Fund Raisers

    $920 - Jon Anzalone
     $720 - Adam Wojciehowski
     $675 - Jason Rowland
     $475 - Dave Gerber
     $445 - Jamal Kawar

 

Featured LETR Supporter

Laura Hoffman

Officer Laura Hoffman
Pleasant Prairie Police Department

Officer Laura Hoffman has been involved with Special Olympics and the Area 7 Polar Plunge committee for eight years. She has been instrumental in implementing the logistical aspects of the Plunge from setting up bleachers to clearing snow and ensuring the hole is cut for the jump.

“I don’t have the nerve to jump, so my way to help is to volunteer my time,” Hoffman says.

Kenosha County Sherriff’s Deputy Ray Merlin recruited Hoffman to join Special Olympics in 2000 and she has continued to volunteer ever since. She said she loves working with everyone at the event and watching the participants jump into the bitterly cold waters of Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.

Hoffman has been instrumental in maintaining a secure and safe environment for the Plungers and spectators who participate in the event. The relationships that Hoffman has developed within the Village of Pleasant Prairie have been key to the local support that her area has received and the success of the Plunge.

“She is a joy to work with, and we are glad to have her on board,” Dave Polacek, regional director of development, says.

In addition to helping with the Polar Plunge, Hoffman volunteers at the Law Enforcement Torch Run directing traffic and helping keep the runners and bikers safe. She said she continues to be a part of Special Olympics because it is fun and supports an important cause.

“Special Olympics has been great. I love helping and I am so glad I got involved,” Hoffman says.

 

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Law Enforcement Torch Run

For Special Olympics Wisconsin
 

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What is the Law Enforcement Torch Run?

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.
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The Mission

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.

Final Leg

World's Largest Truck Convoy

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Law Enforcement Torch Run Fallen Heroes

This page is dedicated to our fellow Law Enforcement Torch Run volunteers who have passed away. Click here to visit the Fallen Heroes Web page.

State LETR Committee

The LETR State Committee is comprised of key volunteers, Special Olympics Staff and sponsors. The State Committee meets three times a year and makes major decisions about the role and direction of the LETR in Wisconsin. Click here for a committee member list.

Recruitment Power point

The state LETR Recruitment Committee has developed a Microsoft Power Point presentation that illustrates the powerful message of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Click here to download the Power Point presentation.

If you would like a copy that includes a 40 second PSA on slide two and music in the background of the full show please contact Andy Dewitt at Andrew.Dewitt@wrps.org.  Upon completing a presentation, please complete the following form and return it to Julie Buedding at the Program office. Click here for the presentation form.

Recent Photo Albums

2007 International Final Leg in China

View a presentation by Lisa Walter who participated in the 2007 Final Leg leading up to the World Summer Games in China.

 

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More information about the LETR for Special Olympics Wisconsin

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