Nevada County Probation, with participation and support from the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office, Grass Valley Police Department, Nevada City Police Department, Truckee Police Department, and the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, is hosting the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Special Olympics on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Eric Rood Center parking lot in Nevada City. The event aims to help raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC). Local law enforcement officers will proudly escort the ‘Torch of Hope” through Nevada City in support of this incredible event.
“Participating in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run is an honor as it celebrates and brings awareness to the courage, hope and inclusion of all athletes,” said Nevada County’s Chief Probation Officer Jeff Goldman.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics Northern California (SONC)
June 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Eric Rood Center parking lot (950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City)
Support Nevada County Probation in fundraising at www.nevadacountyca.gov/torchrun.
About the Northern California Law Enforcement Torch Run
The Torch Run features more than 110,000 law enforcement personnel from hundreds of local agencies carrying the Special Olympics Flame of Hope throughout the world. The Northern California Torch Run will culminate at the annual Summer Games, held this year from June 28-30 at Santa Clara University for regional athletes. The Summer Games is the largest local Special Olympics event and brings together more than 1,000 athletes and coaches from 30+ counties to compete in multiple sports.
About the Special Olympics Northern California (SONC)
SONC is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through inclusive sports, education, leadership and health programs. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs for 26,218 athletes who compete in nearly 400 competitions annually, pre-COVID-19. On school campuses, SONC impacts more than 130,000 school-aged students by promoting inclusion through the Unified Champion Schools Program. SONC is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering health screenings and services free of charge.
