Coquitlam RCMP is celebrating 50 years of the Special Olympics with a torch run and barbecue and Tri-City residents are invited.
The 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run is coming to Coquitlam and Port Moody on Thursday, June 7 and upwards of 30 people from the Coquitlam RCMP detachment will be running alongside Special Olympics athletes and volunteering for the event.
“I have been involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for over 10 years and every year I am always so impressed by the enthusiasm, athleticism and positivity the athletes bring with them,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Ty Vong in a press release.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the run this year as the Special Olympics celebrates its 50th anniversary. You are all invited to join us to cheer on the runners and enjoy a tasty barbecue in support of this great cause,” Vong added.
The 5.5 km course starts at the Port Moody Police Detachment (3051 St. Johns St.) at 12:45 p.m. and finishes at Spirit Square near the Coquitlam RCMP detachment (2986 Guildford Way). There will also be a fundraising barbecue at Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr.) between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. where RCMP members will be serving food and raising money for Special Olympics athletes.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run was started by a police chief in Wichita, Kan., who saw an urgent need to raise money for the Special Olympics. Now, the event is held in more than 30 countries and has raised over $600 million.
To find out more or to help out, visit www.specialolympics.bc.ca.
