The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run has made its way through Huron County.
Huron OPP and Special Olympics Ontario partnered with family members, friends, and community supporters from across the County last Wednesday to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics – we caught up with Constable Craig Soldan, Media Relations Officer.
The Huron County Torch Run started at the Maitland River Community Church on Josephine Street…headed through Wingham, ending at the south end of town. Participants were then transported to Blyth, Clinton, and Goderich for runs – with a celebratory barbeque provided by M&M Meats and Zehr’s in Goderich.
The relationship with Special Olypmics Ontario is a long time one, and Constable Soldan says that he looks forward to the event every year.
This year, a local paralympian brought her medals to the run to show them off, and Constable Soldan says it was the first time he’d seen one up close.
The event raised $4,385.00 – and Constable Soldan says that the funds raised is indicative of the extremely supportive community that he calls home.
Anyone looking to donate to the cause can still do so with cash or by cheque made payable to “Ontario Special Olympics” – they’re also holding a follow up barbeque in Clinton at Foodland on June 28th from 10am – 4pm, with proceeds contributing to the cause as well.
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Written by: B. Shakyaver & L. Dickson