Show off your strength this fall and sign up for the Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) Fire Truck Pull on October 20 in San Antonio.  Hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and the San Antonio Fire Department, the challenge requires teams of 12 people to put their biceps to the test and work together to pull an actual 66,000 pound fire truck for up to 50 feet! 

The Fire Truck Pull is open to the public.  Opening Ceremonies is set for 9:00 a.m. at the San Antonio Fire Training Academy, followed by the first pull at 9:15 a.m.  The entry fee is $600 per team and $50 for individual competitors.  Awards will be presented for the Fastest Team Pull and Top Fundraising Team after the competition. 

For more information or to register for the challenge, contact Anna Twitty (atwitty@sotx.org) at 210.530.9898.

About the Law Enforcement Torch Run
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 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