8K Run/Two-Mile Walk in Memory of Officer
El Paso’s finest are getting ready for the annual Sgt. Ruben Orozco 8K Law Enforcement Torch Run on April 10. Sgt. Ruben Orozco died in a car crash almost six years ago, after finishing his shift at a University of Texas at El Paso home game. Each year, area police officers, sheriff’s deputies, state troopers and other authorities partner in memory of Sgt. Orozco for the trek. The money raised goes to Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) – Greater El Paso Area athletes.
The race will begin at the corner of Stanton and Cincinnati streets, 2701 N. Stanton. Registration on race day will start at 6:30 a.m. and end at 7:45 a.m. The shotgun start is 8:00 a.m. for the 8K race and 8:15 a.m. for the two-mile walk. The event will end at 11:00 a.m.
Entry fees are $20 if submitted by 6:00 p.m. on April 1. The cost is $25 after April 1. Registration forms may be picked up at the area office, located at 4100 Rio Bravo, Suite 311 or online at www.raceadventuresunlimited.com. Participant packets may be picked up April 8-9 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Up and Running, located at 3233 N. Mesa. Registrants will receive a free T-shirt and goody bag at packet pickup. For more information, contact the Greater El Paso area office at 915.533.8229.
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is Special Olympics' largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. In Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985 and had grown to become one of the largest in the nation. In the last decade, Torch Run has contributed over $11 million through the dedication of thousands of law enforcement personnel fundraising on behalf of SOTX. The support provided by this dedicated group has contributed greatly to programs in local communities, which involve close to 40,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.
About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State. Be a part of the movement that is CHANGING LIVES in your community. For more information, visit our website at www.specialolympicstexas.org.
Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run
Ramonica Jones
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
rjones@sotx.org
