El Paso’s finest are getting ready for the 7^th Annual Sgt. Ruben Orozco 8K Run/2 Mile Walk on April 15.  Sgt. Ruben Orozco, a Law Enforcement Torch Runner, passed away 7 years ago and was involved with Special Olympics Texas for over 13 years. Each year, area police officers, sheriff’s deputies, state troopers and the local community partner in his memory 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.  Registration on race day will start at 7:00 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. Participants are eligible for raffle prizes and other awards.  The top three finishers will receive a trophy. 

Entry fees are $20 if submitted before April 10 and $25 after April 10th. Team and military registration is $15.  Registration is available online at www.raceadventuresunlimited.com and www.sotx.org/ro8k. For more information, contact Marsha Baray (mbaray@sotx.org) at 915.533.8229 or Mike Coulter at 915.274.5222.

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 44,000 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 44,000 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

Sponsors:
El Paso County Sheriff’s Department, El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association,
El Paso Municipal Police Officers Association, Sierra Providence,
Motorola, McDonald's, The GAP and Walgreens