Laredo Fire Truck Pull to Benefit Special Olympics Texas on July 20th
Fire Truck Pull
Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser to support more than 2,000 local SOTX athletes.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : June 25, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 1st, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT:
Vanessa Salazar – Area Director, Special Olympics Texas
361-673-8299 vsalazar@sotx.org
Laredo Fire Truck Pull to Benefit Special Olympics Texas on
July 20th
City of Laredo and Laredo Police and Fire Departments to host annual Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser to support more than 2,000 local SOTX athletes.
LAREDO – The Laredo community is asked to pull together for a purpose. On Saturday, July 20th 2019, the Laredo Prodigy Sports will host the annual Fire Truck Pull at Uni-Trade Stadium in an effort to raise money to fund Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) programming and training for Laredo-area children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Check-in and walk-up registration begins at 1:00 p.m. The first pull is slated for 2:15 p.m. Registration can be completed in advance online here.
The Fire Truck Pull requires teams of 12 friends, family members and colleagues to put their biceps and working together to pull an actual 55,000-pound Laredo fire truck for 75 feet. The challenge wraps up with an awards ceremony for the Fastest Team.
The entry fee is $25 per person or $240 per team (12 people). If there are fewer than 12 on a team, please indicate so that “fill-ins” can be found. Each team must have at least one female member. A t-shirt will be provided to all registered participants.
This event operates under the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), which is SOTX’s largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. Through efforts like the Fire Truck Pull, Laredo Police and Fire Departments helped Texas LETR raise over $1.4 million in 2017 to support more than 58,300 athletes across the state.
For more information contact Vanessa Salazar at 361-673-8299 vsalazar@sotx.org
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) 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. During the past 20-plus years, the Torch Run has contributed more than $27 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 58,300 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 58,800 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. Visit the SOTX-Laredo Area Facebook page at fb.com/SOTX21.
Statewide Year-Round Co-Sponsors:
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If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa Salazar at vsalazar@sotx.org or 361-673-8299
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 58,800 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.
