Over the course of the summer time this yr, because of the arduous work and fervour of legislation enforcement officers and neighborhood members alike, LETR raised over $17,000 to help our athletes and packages. Let’s take a more in-depth have a look at how these occasions made a major impression on the lives of our athletes and the neighborhood.
The Regulation Enforcement Torch Run for Particular Olympics is the biggest grassroots fundraiser for our group and has raised over 1 Billion {dollars} globally since 1981, uniting legislation enforcement, first responders, and navy personnel with our mission of fostering the inclusion and acceptance people with mental disabilities. In Vermont, this partnership has confirmed to be a robust drive for good, creating consciousness and producing very important funds to help our athletes.
Summer time Fundraiser Highlights
This summer time, LETR organized a number of partaking fundraising occasions that introduced the neighborhood collectively whereas selling inclusivity and help for our athletes. From promoting t-shirts for the Torch Run in June to our “Cops on a Rooftop” in early September, these initiatives showcased the dedication of native legislation enforcement and their dedication to our mission.
1. Torch Run
The season kicked off with the Torch Run! Departments throughout the state ran the “Flame of Hope” by their communities, which ended with the Closing Leg which kicked of our 2024 Summer time Video games at College of Vermont. As part of the Torch Run, the gross sales of our “Guardians of the Flame” t-shirts introduced in funds for SOVT!
2. Tip-A-Cop
From Could to August, LETR held 5 Tip-a-Cop fundraisers! Two had been held at JP’s Restaurant and Deli and three had been held at Applebee’s in South Burlington, Rutland, and Berlin! Throughout these occasions, legislation enforcement personnel volunteer their time as servers and hosts. 100% of the “suggestions” they obtain are donated to Particular Olympics Vermont!
3. Cops on a Rooftop
In early September, native legislation enforcement had been stationed at a number of VT Dunkin’ places greeting patrons and elevating funds and consciousness for the Regulation Enforcement Torch Run for Particular Olympics Vermont! This fundraiser engaged neighborhood members with Regulation Enforcement and SOVT athletes as they grabbed their morning espresso.
4. LETR Coin Drop
In late September, native legislation enforcement from Manchester, VT collected donations on the town as part of a ‘coin drop’. Joined by athletes from our Northshire delegation, this fundraiser related the folks of Manchester, VT with our mission whereas out and about. We’re grateful for everybody who took time to make a donation!
The unimaginable sum of over $17,000 raised this summer time will go instantly in the direction of supporting our athletes, funding coaching packages, and enhancing alternatives for competitors. Each greenback raised helps make sure that people with mental disabilities can expertise the enjoyment of sports activities, construct self-confidence, and type lasting friendships.
And there’s extra enjoyable to come back! We proceed LETR fundraisers all year long! Keep tuned for upcoming occasions and fundraisers the place you’ll be able to be part of the enjoyable!
