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Click on the icon to register and become a plunger in the 8th Annual Polar Plunge for Special
Olympics Oklahoma. |
February 2008
2008 Polar
Plunge
We are calling all brave souls and non chickens to take part in the Law Enforcement Torch
Run's 2008 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Oklahoma. Have a warm heart while plunging in frigid waters to raise funds and public
awareness for the mission of Special Olympics by registering, collecting donations and pledges and spreading the word! To plunge, you must
collect a "Bear" minimum of $50. You can register online by visiting www.firstgiving.com/sook. Make a team within your agency or department and create an online fundraising page. It is
easy and you are able to send the link to family and friends to gain pledges and donations via credit online.
March 1st:
Arrowhead-Thunderbird Resort, Tahlequah
March 8th: Bass Pro Shops in Broken Arrown &
OKC
Celebrity Plunger is Reporter Doug Warner with KWTV News 9 in Oklahoma
City. This will be Doug's 3rd year to plunge!
Too Chicken?? Participate in Broken Arrows Tug-of-War competition or
OKC's Fire Truck Pull.
For more information contact Brittany Meadors, Law
Enforcement Torch Run Liaison at Brittany@sook.org or 405.670.3456.
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The 2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick-Off and Awards Luncheon was held on January 31, 2008.
Despite the snowy weather, more than 20 agencies were represented at this year's event. Every year at the annual event, the Tim Stafford
"Unsung Hero" Award, in memory of the late Trooper Tim Stafford, to an outstanding individual who has contributed to the Torch Run in spirit and
dedication in an effective and unheralded fashion. This year, the award was presented to Inspector Don Hull with the Oklahoma City Police Department.
In addition to agency awards, highlights and successes shared from the 2007 International Law
Enforcement Torch Run Conference and a fantastic barbeque provided by our friends at Head Country, wonderful words of encouragement were
expressed by special guest speaker Lt. Gov. Jari Askins. An avocate for Special Olympics Oklahoma, Lt. Gov. Askins spoke highly of Oklahoma's
Law Enforcement Torch Run volunteers and the difference they have made in the life's of each athlete involved.
Oklahoma's Law Enforcement Torch Run was successful in raising more than $225,000 in 2007. With a great
kick-off to a new year and continued support from dedicated agencies and new involvement, we are sure to reach our goal of becoming a quarter-million
dollar state in 2008! Thank you for keeping the flame burning for Special Olympics Oklahoma! |
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This year's T-shirt and hat are navy blue. You can click on the icon to view the this year's hat
and to print off a merchandise order form. |
2008 MERCHANDISE
2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run Merchandise is here! T-shirts and hats are $10 each
and directly benefit Special Olympics Oklahoma. Selling Torch Run merchandise is one of the easiest and most effective fundraisers for your
agency or department. The proceeds from the sold merchandise is credited to the agency for their part in the fundraising. Print off
a merchandise order form and email to Brittany@sook.org or fax to 405.670.8763.
All unsold merchandise must be turned in by May 1, 2008 to take an sell at Summer
Games. Merchandise can be rechecked out after Summer Games. Please remember to track the merchandise that you sell and keep that money
sperate from any other fundraising money that you have.
For more information, contact Brittany Meadors at 405.670.3456.
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THE TORCH RUN
Each year, hundreds of Oklahoma law enforcment employees organize and participate in the Torch
Run for Special Olympics. The Torch Run is a series of relay runs leading up to the Special Olympics Oklahoma State Summer Games.
The culmination of the run is at the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies, where the torch bearers bring the "Flame of Hope" into the ceremonies
to light the Summer Games Cauldron.
Oklahoma's annual Torch Run is not only a symbolic relay, it is also a fundraising
oppourtunity for Special Olympics Oklahoma. Runners are encouraged to collect pledges from family and friends for their participation
in the event. We are asking that all Law Enforcement Torch Run agencies make plans to participate in the run this year. Please start
encouraging your fellow officers now! This is one of the most visible events for our Torch Run and we want to show our communities what
our organization is all about.
Please contact, Brittany Meadors, LETR Liaison, at 405.670.3456 or Brittany@sook.org for information on Torch Run legs and routes, runner pledge forms or how to get your agency
started.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tip-A-Cop @ Johnny Carino's on I-240 & S. Walker: February 19 & 20 from 5-9
p.m.
2008 Polar Plunge: March 1 & 8
O.C.P.D.'s "Survivor Island" @ Joe's Crab Shack in Warr
Acres: April 9-12
Torch Run
Statewide
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
(Times and Routes to be announced) |
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