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Due to the impending weather, the 2^nd Annual “Don’t Be Fooled By A Disability” 5K to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics has been postponed until Saturday, May 6, 2023.  Registration for the run starts at 7:45 a.m., followed by a Torch Lighting Ceremony at 8:50 a.m., and the run will begin at 9:00 a.m.  This will be a fun run/walk and will start and end at the Huntley Town Square (on Coral St. between Church St. and Woodstock St.).  Special Olympic Athletes will award the runners at the finish line with a foolish treat. 
 
A water station will be set up midway into the run and at the finish line.  Pre-registration for the run is $25.00 for 13 and over and $15.00 for 12 and under.  Day of registration is $30.00 for 13 and over and $20.00 for 12 and under.  All runners will receive a t-shirt and a foolish treat. 
 
To register on-line go to: 
https://soill.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ticket.start&eventID=1086
 
For more information or to register by mail or in person go to: 
https://www.huntley.il.us/news_detail_T17_R392.php
 
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising vehicle benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.  Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization providing year-round sports training and competition in 18 sports for over 21,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and nearly 9,000 young athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.  Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through training and competition.