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(Etowah County, Alabama) Employees of the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run tomorrow, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin.

The Flame of Hope torch will be carried on a one-mile run from the James D. Martin Wildlife Sanctuary, South 11th Street, to the opening ceremony at Gadsden City High School. Special Olympic athletes will join sheriff’s office runners at the high school to officially begin the event.

The opening ceremony is planned to begin tomorrow, Friday, April 6, at 9:00 a.m.

Sheriff Todd Entrekin says, “We are proud to be a part of the annual torch run. To see the smiles on athlete’s faces when the torch is brought onto the field is heartwarming.”

For additional information about the Special Olympics, visit: www.specialolympics.org.
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