HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – June 12, 2021- Hollister Police Department will raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) by participating in the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run.
The Torch Run features more than 3,000 law enforcement personnel from hundreds of local agencies carrying the Special Olympics Flame of Hope throughout Northern California. In past years, the annual Torch Run would culminate in June at the SONC Summer Games in Davis. This year’s Torch Run will lead into the Summer Games @ Home virtual event for athletes.
Northern California law enforcement personnel fundraise for SONC through a variety events, including the Torch Run, and have raised more than $15 million for local athletes since 1996. Learn more at www.SONC.org.
“The Hollister Police Department has been participating for several years to support this great cause. Unfortunately the public cannot join us this year for the actual run but you can click on the link below to support our team with a donation that will go directly to Special Olympics Northern California.” Chief Carlos Reynoso
https://specialolympics.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7242
About Special Olympics Northern California (SONC)
SONC is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities through inclusive sports, education, leadership and health programs. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs for 26,218 athletes who compete in nearly 400 competitions annually. On school campuses, SONC impacts more than 130,000 school-aged students by promoting inclusion through the Unified Champion Schools Program. SONC is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering health screenings and services free of charge.
All in-person events are currently suspended due to COVID-19. Subsequently, SONC has launched into action to develop a variety of virtual sports, training, health, wellness and social programs to keep the community fit and connected. More information may be found by visiting www.sonc.org and on Facebook/Twitter @SONorCal and Instagram @SpecialOlympicsNCA.
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Prepared by: Eric Olson, Lieutenant
Approved by: Carlos Reynoso, Chief of Police
