Cops & Lobsters

Free the Fuzz

Harley Raffle

Bike Ride for Special Olympics

Final Leg Flame of Hope Torch Run

The Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is part of an international movement as the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics. More than 85,000 law enforcement officers around the world have carried the “Flame of Hope” across 35 nations. In 2005, the international initiative raised US$21 million, with Canadian programs bringing in over $1.5 million. In 2005, Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run donated $183,605.14 to Special Olympics.

Since 2002, the Alberta LETR has grown by leaps and bounds, with its support of Special Olympics Alberta expanding at an amazing rate! For two consecutive years, they have been recognized at an international level for their remarkable efforts and progress.

Thank you to the 50 law enforcement members from the following Agencies for participating and making this year’s Law Enforcement 24 Hour Bike Relay the most successful yet: Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service, Lethbridge Regional Police Service, Blood Tribe Police, City of Spruce Grove and RCMP members in Assumption, Brooks, Calgary, Crowsnest Pass, Fort McLeod, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie Western Alberta, McLennan, Peace River, Raymond, Red Deer, Swan Hills, and Rocky Mountain Integrated Border Enforcement Patrol.

Riders departed from Peace River, Fort McMurray, Brooks and Lethbridge. Over the course of 24 hours, they covered 500 km, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics in Alberta.  After covering the 500 km, riders were greeted by supporters at RCMP “K” Division Headquarters. The welcome ceremony was hosted by CTV Edmonton’s Joel Gotlib, and representatives from a number of Law Enforcement Agencies. This year, we are proud to report that the officers raised $95,000 through pledges and donations! 

Thank you to the riders, as well as everyone who came out to cheer them on!

Please see the photo gallery for pictures.

Every two years, officers from around the world run the Flame of Hope into the opening ceremonies of Special Olympics World Games.

In February 2005 Detective Theresa Garagan from the Calgary Police Service represented Alberta in Nagano, Japan. Inspector Paul Manuel of the Calgary Police Service also participated as a run team leader. The Alberta LETR will again be represented in Brandon Manitoba, carrying the flame in the Final Leg for the 2006 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.

Cops and Lobsters is a fun-filled fundraiser by law enforcement agencies and Red Lobster to raise money for Special Olympics. Police Officers, Correctional Officers, and other local law enforcement agencies serve guests at Red Lobster restaurant. Their “tips” are actually donations to Special Olympics.

With Tip-A-Cop, local law enforcement officers are working side-by-side with your server at local restaurants to bring great meals to your table. Like Cops and Lobsters, their tips are donated to Special Olympics.

Watch for a restaurant near you to co-host these fun-filled fundraisers this year. Officers work side by side with the servers, to provide great service and a fun dining experience to patrons. All tips generated for the officers are donated to Special Olympics.

Cops & Lobsters 2006 was a huge success! The Edmonton and Calgary events raised $26,000!

"Harley Davidson Raffle 2008"

The Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is currently holding a raffle this year for a 2008 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle, valued at $23,745.

2nd prize: Trip for 2 to either Mayan Riviera, Ixtapa, Punta Cana or Varadero, Valued at $5,000.

3rd Prize: $2500 Best Buy Gift Certificate

2008 Tickets, on sale now.
Call Special Olympics Alberta to find out how to order your tickets before it's too late!
1-800-444-2883

Tickets are   1 for $20   or   3 for $50

Click here for the complete rules of this year’s raffle

Draw: May 31, 2008 Red Deer, AB RCMP Detachment

The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), in partnership with Special Olympics Alberta held its annual Bike Ride fundraiser, June 6th-7th.
As part of this fundraiser law enforcement members biked to Edmonton from Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, Calgary, Grande Prairie and Peace River within a 24 hour period. All funds raised were donated directly to Special Olympics Alberta, to be used for programming.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run Bike Ride has raised about $340,000 for Special Olympics Alberta since its inception in 2004. The fundraiser is a testament to the level of support athletes with developmental disabilities receive from law enforcement agencies around the province.

Bikers arrive at the 08 Bike Ride Welcome Ceremony

Be sure to keep an eye out for announcements on other Torch Run initiatives taking place in your community throughout the year. For more information on what’s happening within Alberta, please contact the Special Olympics Alberta office.