Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Texas

The Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1981 when Wichita, Kansas Police Chief, Richard LaMunyon, saw an urgent need to raise funds for and increase awareness of Special Olympics. In Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run® began in 1985 and has grown to become one of the largest in the world. It is projected that Texas Torch Runners will raise more than $1.5 million this year. The support provided by this dedicated group has contributed greatly to programs in local communities, which involve more than 58,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.