Dear Torch Run Friends!

Dear Torch Run Friends!

It’s an exciting time in the world of the New York Law Enforcement Torch Run! Last year we raised over $400,000 for the athletes of Special Olympics New York through our Torch Run fundraisers and initiatives and this year we are well on our way to doubling that number! Torch Run Season is soon approaching and we look forward to more legs, more runners and more exposure than ever before. We have a great T-shirt design this year and in addition to our usual cotton tee we are also offering a “wicking/dry-fit” running shirt with this year’s logo for only $20. We are also encouraging our Torch Runners to go online and start their own fundraising page to raise funds for our athletes. It’s fast, easy and secure – and if you raise $50 you get your Torch Run shirt free! Get started CLICK HERE!
Remember that the Torch Run is an international initiative that spans the globe! The Torch Run receives amazing publicity throughout the state so please make sure your runners are wearing this year’s official Torch Run shirt during your run. The proceeds that are generated from the LETR T-shirt sales benefit the 46,106 Special Olympic New York athletes who complete year-round across the state.

This year’s State Summer Games will take place at SUNY Binghamton University with Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, June 12, 2008. If you are interested, please join us for Opening Ceremonies. It is an experience you will never forget! Planning is underway for many Regional Torch Run Legs as we speak! These dates are included along with contact information. If you are planning a leg in your neighborhood please reach out to me via email or phone and let me know the date, location and times so we can promote it! This information will be updated weekly on our web site at www.specialolympicsNY.org, click on the Torch Run link on the right hand side of the page.

Our largest and fastest growing LETR fundraiser is our Polar Plunges! In the 2007-2008 Polar Plunge series we had more than 2,000 Plungers brave the chilly New York waters in seven locations across the state, raising more than $600,000! We would like to reach the $1 million mark this year and we need your help! We are currently recruiting committee members for our Plunges in WNY, Rochester, Verona, Lake George, Rye, Fishkill, Staten Island and Long Island. If you are interested or would like more information on this amazing opportunity please contact me as soon as possible!

Thank you very much for your time and dedication to the Law Enforcement Torch Run!

Sincerely,



Renee Snyder
Senior Development Director
LETR Liaison * 518-388-0790 ext. 103 * rsnyder@nyso.org