Torch Run Ontario August 2023 Newsletter - Guardians Weekend, Harley Grand Prize Winner & More

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Guardians Weekend! In Celebration of LETR!

Guardians Games

The Guardians Games is a unified Law Enforcement Torch Run event in which the athletes of Special Olympics Ontario will team up with LETR members to compete in Bocce and Pickleball!

Don't miss this opportunity to compete alongside our heroes, and the people that inspire us to do what we do!!

Note – For LETR members - Register for BOTH the Guardians Games and the Guardians Run (as a participant or volunteer) and receive FREE accommodation September 30 (based on double occupancy) at the Best Western Mariposa Inn.

Guardians Run

The 7th annual Guardians 5k/10k is back and bigger than ever! Choose from the in-person run at OPP GHQ in Orillia, or the virtual option and complete your run closer to home!

Be sure to register to run, volunteer, or just to donate!

You can draft an athlete for every $250 raised or donated!

Guardians Website

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run is excited to be hosting three Torch Rides this summer, all in support of Special Olympics Ontario! Shine your bike up and hit the open road as you support over 26,000 Special Olympics athletes throughout the Province!

Chatham area bikers can enjoy the Chatham-Kent Ride on August 12th!

Sudbury can participate in the Sudbury Torch Ride on August 26th!

Peterborough area can join the inaugural Ride with Ted on September 3rd!

Get Tickets for Chatham

Torch Ride Website

Registration is Now Open for the 2023 Truck Ride!

Registration for the 2023 Truck Ride for Special Olympics is now OPEN. The 19th annual event will be held at the Paris Fairgrounds on September 16th, 2023.

Click Here to Register!

Rocks & Roads - Register for the Last Race Series!

Join LETR Windsor for an ultimate cycling experience - the Rocks and Roads Race Series!

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a weekend warrior, get ready to hit the open road for the last Race Series, the Mini Fondo on August 13th!

With something for everyone, this is an event you won't want to miss. Register today and join us for an unforgettable cycling experience!

Cops N Rodders Car Show - Biggest Vehicle Show of the Year

Our biggest vehicle show of the year is back again at beautiful Bayfront Park in Hamilton on August 13th.

The Cops N Rodders Car Show is an 'open category' vehicle show in Hamilton Ontario Canada hosted by the "Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee" which is comprised of Hamilton Police Service members. All proceeds from this car show goes to Special Olympics Ontario.

For more information, check out the website!

Check Out The Website!

Helicopter Golf Ball Drop - There is still time left!

On September 20th, 2023, 2500 numbered golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter at the Oaks Golf & Country Club.

The ball that lands closest to the Grand Prize pin will win the Grand Prize of $5000 cash!!

There are 10 $100 gift card prizes for the closest to the other pins!

There are only 2500 golf balls available so order yours today!

Lottery License # M859914

Order Your Golf Ball tickets TODAY!

The First Early Bird Prize Has Yet to be Claimed!

Big congratulations to the lucky winner Ticket #1465400001 for scoring a $500 Sobeys gift card! Your support is not only a win for you but also a WIN for our amazing Special Olympic athletes heading to the 2024 Chatham-Kent Games!

If you have the winning ticket number, please contact Derek Spence, Torch Run Ontario Manager, at dereks@torchrunontario.com or by phone at (226) 376-1167, to claim your prize!

Click here to get your Hot Tub Raffle tickets TODAY!

PRIZES

$500 Tim Hortons Gift Card

Draw Date: September 20th, 2023

GRAND PRIZE DRAW

Draw Date: October 18th, 2023

Our Grand Prize Winner!

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner, Mike Smith for winning a 2022 Harley Davidson Street Glide!

Thank you to all that purchased a ticket and supported Special Olympic Ontario Athletes, we will see you next year!

The first Early Bird Draw prize has yet to be claimed, ticket #520742002 will receive a $250 Sobeys Gift Card. Congratulations to the lucky winner!

If you have the winning ticket number, please contact Derek Spence, Torch Run Ontario Manager, at dereks@torchrunontario.com or by phone at (226) 376-1167, to claim your prize!

Join a Community Torch Run!

We have had an amazing 40 Community Torch Runs already and more to come in the fall!

Be sure to check out the event calendar to see what’s happening in your area. If you have a run coming up, please let your Zone Coordinator know and they will add it to the calendar.

Check out some pictures from the runs already held this year!

View Photos from Our 2023 Community Runs!

2023 LETR Shirts Now Available!

Introducing the new 2023 LETR shirts - a stylish and comfortable addition to your wardrobe that also supports a great cause!

We are proud to announce that the new LETR shirts are now available, don't miss out on this opportunity - contact your agency representative today to get your 2023 LETR shirt!

Agency Reps can order shirts using this form

Order Form

Torch Run Events Calendar

Whether it's your local Torch Run, a Polar Plunge or any other of our great fundraisers in support of Special Olympics Ontario, you'll be able to find it here!

Click Here to View the Events Calendar!

Know of an event but don't see it on the calendar? Reach out to your Zone Coordinator who can get it added for you!

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