CAPE MAY POINT — Shortly after 8 a.m. Fri., June 8, a relay of Cape May County’s police officers will convey the Special Olympic torch from this southernmost borough in the state to the Cape May County Police Academy around noon.
The running will mark the 26th year that the flame will be carried by local police.
A brief ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the run, approximately at 12:15 p.m.
All are encouraged to join the officers and runners at the Police Academy.
Any Special Olympic athletes who are available are encouraged to join the run from the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery on Crest Haven Road to the academy, about a half-mile. The public is welcome to attend the ceremony at the academy, according to a release.
Motorists should be alert to the officer-runners who will be escorted north from the Cape May Lighthouse. Minor traffic delays may be experienced at some intersections when traffic must be stopped to allow the runners to cross.
Each leg of the run usually has from five to eight runners. They run along the road with a police car escorting them.
A new feature this year, everyone will be able to see where the runners are at any time throughout the event via Internet at: www.trackthetorchnj.org.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is part of an international campaign for Special Olympics coordinated and managed by all divisions of law enforcement officers and officials from around the world. The New Jersey torch run for Special Olympics has been recognized in the world for many years as one of the top grassroots fundraising organizations for Special Olympics.
Special Olympics New Jersey is a not-for-profit 501© 3 organization that provides sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization operates on an annual budget primarily funded throughout individual, corporate, civic and foundation dollars that make up more than 98 percent of the annual operating budget.
All programs are free to registered athletes including insurance, facilities, equipment, uniforms, housing and meals for events, awards, sports, education and more. In addition to program offered on the local, county, sectional and state levels, Special Olympics New Jersey offers athletes free participating in all a ctivities at the Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex in Lawrenceville.
Those wishing to become involved, including officers, officials, corporations and business may contact; Cape May County Run No. 9. Sgt. Pat Conte, Middle Township Police Department. His e-mail: pconte@middletownship.com.
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