Over the course of the summer season this yr, because of the exhausting work and keenness of regulation enforcement officers and group members alike, LETR raised over $17,000 to assist our athletes and packages. Let’s take a better take a look at how these occasions made a big impression on the lives of our athletes and the group.
The Legislation Enforcement Torch Run for Particular Olympics is the biggest grassroots fundraiser for our group and has raised over 1 Billion {dollars} globally since 1981, uniting regulation enforcement, first responders, and army personnel with our mission of fostering the inclusion and acceptance people with mental disabilities. In Vermont, this partnership has confirmed to be a strong drive for good, creating consciousness and producing important funds to assist our athletes.
Summer season Fundraiser Highlights
This summer season, LETR organized a number of partaking fundraising occasions that introduced the group collectively whereas selling inclusivity and assist for our athletes. From promoting t-shirts for the Torch Run in June to our “Cops on a Rooftop” in early September, these initiatives showcased the dedication of native regulation enforcement and their dedication to our mission.
1. Torch Run
The season kicked off with the Torch Run! Departments throughout the state ran the “Flame of Hope” via their communities, which ended with the Remaining Leg which kicked of our 2024 Summer season Video games at College of Vermont. As part of the Torch Run, the gross sales of our “Guardians of the Flame” t-shirts introduced in funds for SOVT!
2. Tip-A-Cop
From Might to August, LETR held 5 Tip-a-Cop fundraisers! Two had been held at JP’s Restaurant and Deli and three had been held at Applebee’s in South Burlington, Rutland, and Berlin! Throughout these occasions, regulation enforcement personnel volunteer their time as servers and hosts. 100% of the “suggestions” they obtain are donated to Particular Olympics Vermont!
3. Cops on a Rooftop
In early September, native regulation enforcement had been stationed at a number of VT Dunkin’ areas greeting patrons and elevating funds and consciousness for the Legislation Enforcement Torch Run for Particular Olympics Vermont! This fundraiser engaged group members with Legislation Enforcement and SOVT athletes as they grabbed their morning espresso.
4. LETR Coin Drop
In late September, native regulation enforcement from Manchester, VT collected donations on the town as part of a ‘coin drop’. Joined by athletes from our Northshire delegation, this fundraiser related the individuals of Manchester, VT with our mission whereas out and about. We’re grateful for everybody who took time to make a donation!
The unimaginable sum of over $17,000 raised this summer season will go straight in direction of supporting our athletes, funding coaching packages, and enhancing alternatives for competitors. Each greenback raised helps be certain that people with mental disabilities can expertise the enjoyment of sports activities, construct self-confidence, and kind lasting friendships.
And there may be extra enjoyable to come back! We proceed LETR fundraisers all year long! Keep tuned for upcoming occasions and fundraisers the place you’ll be able to be part of the enjoyable!
