Trek for a great cause and sign up for the Be a Fan 5K, November 2, at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. The fun run/walk, hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), supports nearly 4,400 Special Olympics Texas competitors in the Rio Grande Valley area.

Early registration is $15 per person; registration after October 25 is $17 per person.  Race day registration begins at 7:00 a.m.; the race starts at 8:00 a.m.  To sign up or learn about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, contact Gloria Cruz (gcruz@sotx.org) or Lauro Garza (lgarza@sotx.org) at 956.630.3434.  

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 44,500 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 44,500 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.

Presenting Sponsors:

Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run