Nebraska Law Enforcement chased down funds for Special Olympics in torch run
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska law enforcement chased down funds for the Special Olympics on Wednesday while taking part in the 39th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
The Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster County Attorney’s Office, and more took part in the run.
The torch run began in 1981 in Wichita, Kan., and was adopted by Nebraska four years later.
There are over 6,600 Special Olympics athletes in Nebraska, and this event raises funds and awareness to help them continue to compete and do what they love.
“It means the world to me because it means that people care and they see us as a real sports organization,” said Wyatt Spalding, Special Olympics athlete. “They don’t see us as a charity case, they see us as real athletes and real human beings that can make an impact.”
The torch will reach it’s final stop at the opening ceremony of the summer games tomorrow.
What a great day for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for @sonebraska! @Lincoln_Police ran with @LSOnebraska, @LancasterCoAtty employees & more. Thanks to @UNLPD for cheering us on along the route. Next stop – 2024 Summer Games. Please help us wish ALL the athletes good luck! pic.twitter.com/6fn7UxTtBS
— Lincoln Police (@Lincoln_Police) May 15, 2024
