Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state will participate in the 39th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, carrying the Flame of Hope from June 11 to June 13 in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Spanning from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, the three-day event features multiple relay legs and ceremonial stops, culminating in the …
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On Thursday, June 6, members of the Milford Police Department participated in the annual Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics torch run. Milford officers began running at 9:15 AM near Milford Ponds on South DuPont Boulevard. This marks the 38th year that the torch run has been held in Delaware. The event is inspiring to many and nearly 800 law …
The spirit of the Summer Olympics is here in Delaware, so get the torches lit, the legs stretched and hit the streets and sidewalks to unite with neighbors in a statewide effort to support law enforcement and people with special needs. The 38th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics kicks off Wednesday and runs through Friday. Organized …
Over the Edge is the stateâs only rappelling fundraising event of its kind. On Thursday, May 9, more than 90 people from across the state rappeled 17 stories (222 feet) down the 300 Delaware Avenue building in Wilmington, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $1,100 in order to …
On Sunday, February 4, over 4,000 people ran into the Atlantic Ocean from the beach in Rehoboth as part of the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. The event raised a record $1.5 million for the organization with the record number of participants joining the plunge from across the state. âThe water temperature was 41 degrees, and the air …
Special Olympics held their state bowling tournament on Saturday, September 9 at Brunswick Doverama, located behind the Rodney Village Shopping Center. One Milford area athlete, Danny Yonker, had a two-game score of 212 which earned him fifth place. âMonths of training culminate when more than 350 Special Olympic athletes and Unified partners, who are peers without disabilities, from across the …
Special Olympics will hold a bowling tournament on Saturday, September 9 at Brunswick Doverama, located behind the Rodney Village Shopping Center. Flight times are 8:30 to 10:30 AM, 12:30 to 2:30 PM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM. âMonths of training culminate when more than 350 Special Olympic athletes and Unified partners, who are peers without disabilities, from across the state …
Special Olympics Delaware is hosting its annual summer camps on August 5-7 and 13-15 at Camp Barnes in Frankford. More than 60 athletes and dozens of counselors are attending each session as the organization celebrates its 22nd summer of offering the traditional camp experience. Summer camp is one of the most anticipated events of the year for Special Olympics athletes of various ages and abilities. Campers participate in several traditional camp activities while …
Back in June Brian Perry of Frederica got the call of a lifetime. The Special Olympics informed him that he would be representing the USA in the World Games in Berlin, Germany, this summer. âWe were shocked but also thrilled,” said his parents, Christine and Manny Perry. “It took us months to absorb that we were all going to Berlin. …
