The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest year-round public awareness and grass-roots fundraising campaign for Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics State, National, Regional and World Games. Annually, more than 110,000 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement members carry the “Flame of Hope,” symbolizing courage and the celebration of diversity, uniting communities around the globe. 

The Flame of Hope will travel across the state from six different points throughout May, as part of the largest awareness campaign for the Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting Special Olympics North Carolina athletes.

Caswell Developmental Center is pleased to welcome the “TORCHRUN” for Special Olympics to be held on campus. The runners will begin from Grainger Stadium at 12:30. Kinston Police Department and guests will run through Caswell along with our very own Special Olympic Athletes!

DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

TIME: Special Olympic Athletes will line up on Pecan Lane at 12:45 pm and the runners should arrive around 1:10 pm.

Ending Ceremony will be held on the Chapel Steps. Everyone is encouraged to walk forward to hear our program!

Pecan Lane will close at 12:30

Everyone come out and support our runners and Special Olympic Athletes!