Lake County bowlers raise $1,000 for Torch Run cause
The Lake County Reserve Deputy Unit hosted its annual Bowl-a-Thon recently to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. Over 50 bowlers of all ages attended the “cosmic style” bowling party to raise awareness and over $1,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
During the evening, 20 individuals won prizes including Special Olympics T-shirts, restaurant gift certificates, bowling balls, and an autographed Bears football. The happiest winner was 4-year-old Jake Zider, grandson of Reserve Deputy Glenn Smith, who won a Northwestern University football.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest fundraising event of the year to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The annual intrastate relay and its various fundraising projects’ goals are to raise money and awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than $22 million over 25 years while increasing awareness.
Approximately 3,000 officers representing every branch of law enforcement across the state will carry the Flame of Hope nearly 1,500 miles, running through thousands of Illinois communities via 23 different routes to its final destination: the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in June in Normal.
The Lake County sheriff’s office is a strong supporter of the Torch Run and has raised over $30,000 just in the past two years alone. To contribute or purchase a 2012 Special Olympics Torch Run T-shirt, contact Dario Frank at dariofrank@sbcglobal.net.
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