Special Olympics - Torch Run

The Villa Rica Police Department participates in the Special Olympics Torch Run every year to help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. This will be our second year after raising over $1,000.00 last year. Our goal for 2008 is $5,000.00 and we will raise the money by selling t-shirts and hats along with several state sponsored events to occur in the months of March and April. We are asking the public’s support and ask that you keep a look out for our officers collecting money for Special Olympics. Special Olympics Georgia invests in people with intellectual disabilities, helping them to develop athletic skills, while also promoting the abilities of the athletes off the field. Athletes are taught that differences should not be divisive. They are encouraged to transfer their drive, determination, and enthusiasm for life beyond the playing field. Skills learned in our program facilitate success at school, at work, and in relationships with family and friends. In order to deliver our program to more than 23,000 athletes, we raise funds through a variety of special events.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a unique partnership between Special Olympics Georgia and law enforcement agencies throughout the state. This is an opportunity for law enforcement to give back to their communities and to be seen in a positive light. The LETR receives a large amount of publicity, which is beneficial to all Law Enforcement Departments involved.

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 12th, 2007

Officer Troy Hammett, Officer Tim McKinnon, and Chief Michael Mansour
with two special olympic athletes, Drew and Ryan


Chief Michael Mansour with the State Law Enforcement Torch Run Director, Allison Hicks

The Law Enforcement Torch Run raised $1000.00 for Special Olympics and are still taking  donations. The team ran from City Hall to the Villa Rica Police Dept.