The Law Enforcement involvement with Special Olympics New Jersey began 23 years ago when Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officer Stephen Vitale was asked to photograph a local Special Olympics competition. Vitale was so moved by the athletes and their determination that he encouraged other officers to volunteer their time. From that flicker of interest, a legion of Law Enforcement support was ignited and today, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey is a year-round “Champion” sponsor.
In 1984, the first New Jersey Torch Run was conceived to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics program. Today the Torch Run travels 950 miles, originating in 27 separate points statewide, and travels through 384 communities, with some 2,700 officers from all branches of law enforcement participating.
2007-05-21 15:22:50 · 8 answers · asked by Judge Dredd 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The New Jersey branch of the volunteer organization, headed by a team of 50 Torch Run committee members, raises funds through programs that vary from a Polar Plunge, Motorcycle Run, Lincoln Tunnel Challenge Run/Walk, the Adopt-A-Cop Torch Run Program, Plane Pull, Golf Tournaments and an ever expanding menu of fundraising initiatives.
In 2005, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey was recognized for the fourth consecutive year for their fundraising efforts by leading the world as the highest grossing fundraising program of it’s kind. Last year alone, this group raised a record breaking $1,700,229.
Over a millions and a half in one year for the NJ Special Olympics!! Can these evil men really scheme like this and get away with it?
2007-05-21 15:24:57 · update #1
I just can't understand how any one could do such a thing. Who do they think they are?.
2007-05-21 15:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I don't think they should get away with this. Who do they think they are, doing something so disgustingly moral? Next thing you know they'll be diving into burning cars to save children. It makes me seriously question their character as human beings.
2007-05-21 15:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by BrutalBaby 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The donut shop must have been closed that day.
(Sorry I didn't see any other donut jokes already posted and you gotta have at least one stupid donut joke on here)
2007-05-21 16:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by LawDawg 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Stop this silliness before you get reported for such outrageous inflammatory posts.
2007-05-21 15:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Keep scheming guys!
Good job!
2007-05-21 15:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Those live saving, fund raising bastards!
2007-05-21 16:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by Topper 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Cops are unethical, power-hungry, mustacioed thugs.
2007-05-21 15:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Those dirty bastards!
2007-05-21 15:32:41 · answer #8 · answered by Ronin 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋