Law Enforcement Torch Run Guardian Games
The Law Enforcement Torch Run Guardian Games presented by Sanderson Ford will feature 64 teams competing in eight different events/stations throughout the Westgate Entertainment District. Each unified team will consist of one Special Olympics Arizona athlete, one law enforcement officer, and two sponsor participants. The goal is to develop a closer relationship between SOAZ athletes, law enforcement and Arizona businesses though this fun and unique format.
The event provides individuals the opportunity to have an interactive experience with SOAZ athletes in a fun, safe and competitive environment. It allows SOAZ athletes to gain higher-level sports skills while experiencing meaningful inclusion by playing a valued role on a team, with the goal of changing people’s attitudes about people with disabilities while fostering lasting friendships.
Who: All are welcome to come watch and cheer on the competitors! If you’d like to support the Special Olympics, you can contribute by clicking here! Parking is FREE
When: April 7th 8:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N Sunrise Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85305
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ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA
The purpose of Special Olympics Arizona is to empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities to live healthy, fulfilling and meaningful lives. This vision of acceptance and inclusion is realized through health, leadership, and advocacy programs, as well as providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving more opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. For more information on Special Olympics Arizona visit www.specialolympicsarizona.org.
ABOUT LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is the largest fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics across the globe. In Arizona, law enforcement around the state raises more than $1 million per year that goes directly back to creating increased opportunities for Special Olympics Arizona athletes. Law enforcement agencies and personnel carry the Flame of Hope Torch in dedication to the athletes of Special Olympics Arizona throughout the state. Without their support, continued development would be near impossible.
