Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California

There's no shortage of events happening with LETR 🔥

Happening Saturday, July 27 at Holder's Country Inn in San Jose - Tip-A-Cop AND Cover the Cruiser!

Join the San Jose Police Department when they trade in their badges for aprons and serve as celebrity wait staff. Also on site will be an opportunity to help SJPD "cover the cruiser" - Make a donation, receive a Special Olympics supporter icon, and place it on the patrol vehicle. The goal is to raise awareness as we attempt to cover the entire cruiser in icons! 🚓

If you can't attend, please consider making a donation to support the event at https://p2p.onecause.com/holderstac

It's hard to believe the 2024 Torch Runs were already a month ago! We're still reveling in the JOY that the Torch Run season brings.

Enjoy this highlight reel celebrating the thousands of law enforcement personnel who participated this year 💙

2024 Torch Run to Summer Games Thousands of law enforcement personnel joined forces to carry the Flame of Hope throughout NorCal en route to the 2024 Summer Games in Santa Clara.

Have you signed up for Bike the Bridges? We are back at Waterfront Park in Martinez! Join us for the 15th Annual Bike the Bridges & Brewfest on October 5 🚴

Register today at https://p2p.onecause.com/bikethebridges

The annual LETR Golf Tournament is right around the corner, and we have exciting news to share: former SF 49er and 4-time Pro Bowl Quarterback Jeff Garcia is BACK!

Join Jeff Garcia, Special Olympics Northern California athletes, and Ceres Police Department on Monday, August 12 at the Turlock Golf and Country Club.

Register your foursome today at www.letrgolf.org

Happening Thursday, July 18: Tip-A-Cop at Dad's Kitchen!

Head on over to Dad's in Fair Oaks for dinner and support Special Olympics Northern California

The 2024 Torch Runs have come to a close, but we're still feeling the JOY they brought throughout NorCal!

To the nearly 3,000 Law Enforcement personnel representing over 275 agencies who raised funds and awareness for Special Olympics NorCal, we cannot thank you enough! 💙

2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run Capitol Ceremony 🔥

Thank you to all of the athletes, officers, legislators, and supporters who came to celebrate the flame of hope as it makes its way to Santa Clara for the Summer Games!

Torch Run, Torch Run, where you been? All across NorCal and we're going again! 🔥

The 2024 Torch Runs start TODAY! In which county are you running? Share in the comments below ⬇️ We'll see you there!

Thursday's dinner plans... done!

Head on over to Gino's in Salinas on June 13 between 5-9pm for a Tip-A-Cop! Thank you to Monterey County Probation Department for taking "protect and serve" to a whole new level.

Special Olympics Northern California is partnering with Energy Upgrade California to support Power Saver Rewards and Flex Alert this season.

Over the coming months, you'll see us sharing tips to reduce your energy use, information on what to do doing a Flex Alert, and ways to keep yourself and your community healthy this summer.

Power Saver Rewards can help you get a credit on your energy bill and help prevent a power outage. Stay tuned to learn more.
➡ PowerSaverRewards.org

We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Energy Upgrade California to support Power Saver Rewards and Flex Alert this season.

Over the coming months, you'll see us sharing tips to reduce your energy use, information on what to do doing a Flex Alert, and ways to keep yourself and your community healthy this summer. Power Saver Rewards can help you get a credit on your energy bill and help prevent a power outage. Stay tuned to learn more. Cheers to the summertime!

➡ PowerSaverRewards.org

FORE!

The Torch Run is right around the corner, but LETR activities happen year-round. The annual LETR Golf Tournament is happening on August 12 at Turlock Golf & Country Club. Register your foursome today at www.letrgolf.org ⛳

Welcome to June! Torch Run is right around the corner... but don't worry! There is still time to register. Visit https://p2p.onecause.com/torchrun2024 today 🔥

Special isn't what we are. It's what we do.

There are so many exciting ways to join the movement!
Special Olympics NorCal is dedicated to providing the support our Law Enforcement community needs to continue their amazing work of creating public awareness and raising funds for our Special Olympics athletes.

If you need supplies for a Tip-A-Cop or have a great fundraising idea you want to toss around, reach out to your Special Olympics NorCal LETR liaison who will be happy to help!

We love to see it! The incarcerated population at Pleasant Valley State Prison raised $5,000 during a recent food sale to donate to . A big thank you to the Pleasant Valley team for coordinating these efforts.

If you want to get involved at your institution, contact Brooke Gibboney at [email protected]

To read the CDCR newsletter article, please click here: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/2024/05/22/cdcr-population-donates-to-special-olympics/

It was a big weekend for Special Olympics Northern California athletes in every region!

We'd like to thank Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office , Folsom Police Department, , and Sacramento County Probation Department for celebrating athletes at the Folsom Spring Games on Saturday!

ONE WEEK AWAY: Starbucks Badges with Buckets!

Join us on May 24th from 9:00am-1:00pm, when local law enforcement personnel will be collecting donations and raising awareness for Special Olympics Northern California.

Badges with Buckets is a fun way for law enforcement and Special Olympics athletes to greet customers, share info about Special Olympics, and collect meaningful donations!

For a list of participating Starbucks locations, visit https://p2p.onecause.com/starbucksbadges

Wash for Awareness! 🫧🚗

Happening Wednesday, May 22 - join CHP - Modesto, Ceres Police Department, Modesto Police Department, and Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office at Gateway Car Wash in Ceres. Purchase a full-service car wash and a portion of sales will be donated to Special Olympics Northern California.

It's ! Today we are looking back to the 2023 Madera County Torch Run

The Madera Guardians are ready for 2024 - are you? Register your team today at www.TorchRunCalifornia.com 🔥

Check this out! Stop by the Susanville Ace Hardware and support Special Olympics Northern California!

Thank you, Lassen County Probation Department for your support 💙

Thank you for supporting our athletes! 🏅

HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND:
Today, Captain Mayolo Banuelos from the CHP - Modesto had the honor and privilege to hand out medals at our regional Special Olympics meet. We would like you to thank all the amazing volunteers for their dedication to our Olympians. If you have the ability to do so, please donate to Special Olympics Northern California.

🤠 get ready... Tip-A-Cop at Texas Roadhouse is happening TOMORROW!

Stop by a participating location between 4:00-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 to be served by local law enforcement and leave a tip for our Special Olympics Northern California athletes! Mention Special Olympics and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% back to Special Olympics NorCal! (Excluding alcohol and gratuity)

Participating locations in Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Fairfield, Fresno, Modesto, Tracy, Union City, and Visalia.

Let's ride! 🚴‍♀️

Bike the Bridges is happening on October 5, 2024, and now is the time to register! Riders select one of five distances, each boasting scenic views along the routes.

All riders receive a Bike the Bridges T-shirt, BBQ lunch, and a commemorative pint glass (while supplies last). Riders 21 years of age and older also receive a complimentary wristband to the Brewfest. You won't want to miss it!

Register at https://p2p.onecause.com/bikethebridges

This week's episode of Special Olympics Northern California's features San Jose Earthquakes legend Chris Wondolowski chatting with Athlete Leader Jennifer at his induction into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.

Check it out below!

The Special Report | Chris Wondolowski Check out The Special Report interview series featuring conversations with professional sports icons, hosted by our very own Special Olympics Northern Califo...

Have you heard of Cover the Cruiser?

It's the newest fundraising opportunity for Northern California! Patrons of different Special Olympics events can make a donation to purchase paper icons to tape to patrol vehicles.

Want to bring Cover the Cruiser to one of your agency events? Let us know!

📢 Happening TONIGHT!

Stop by Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Dublin for a Tip-A-Cop and be waited on by local law enforcement as you support Special Olympics Northern California

April 12
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Dublin
4805 Hacienda Blvd., Dublin, 94568

There's always something going on with Special Olympics Northern California!

To see what's coming up in your region, visit https://sonc.org/events

Have your own LETR fundraising event idea? Let us know! We'd love to help bring your vision to life.

Calling all golfers! Save the date for Monday, August 12 for the 4th annual LETR Golf Tournament!

Join Ceres Police Department at Turlock Golf & Country Club for a great day of golf in support of Special Olympics Northern California! Registration is now open. Visit www.LETRgolf.org to register today. ⛳️