The Race is On for SOTX
Tie up your tennis and strap
on your sneakers for the Joey Cushman 5K, presented by Special Olympics Texas
(SOTX) – Greater Fort Worth area and the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), on November 5 in Arlington.
Joey
Cushman was an Arlington Police Officer who was killed in a training exercise
on June 7, 2001. Each year, the Arlington Police Department honors
Cushman’s memory with the Joey Cushman 5K because of his commitment to SOTX.
This
year’s race starts with a fun run at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the 5K from
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at River Legacy Park, located at 701 NW Green
Oaks. Registration for the race is
$25. To lace up, click here.
If you
have any questions or would like to know more about this event, please contact the
Greater Fort Worth area office at 817.332.3433.
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 more than 40,000 athletes with
intellectual disabilities throughout the state.
About Special
Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded
non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by
encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting
acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and
respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 40,000
children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star
State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage
and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org
or call 800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.
Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, 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
