Clallam County’s law enforcement community raised over $5,000 during this week’s annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch run, earning the top fundraising spot among all law enforcement agencies in the state of Washington. 

Celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the event, volunteers from law enforcement agencies, corrections and public safety agencies carried the Flame of Hope across a 37-mile course from Laird’s Corner west of Port Angeles to 7 Cedars Resort Wednesday. The event concluded with a celebration and Fundraising Finale at 7 Cedars where Special Olympics athletes and community members gathered to honor inclusion, unity and athletic spirit.  Clallam County Sheriff Brian King said, “We are incredibly proud of the compassion, generosity, and teamwork demonstrated by our community. Thanks to the tireless effort of so many, we were able to bring visibility and support to Special Olympics athletes while also highlighting the strength of our partnerships here in Clallam County.”

The Fundraising Finale at 7 Cedars Resort included a $1,000 donation from the resort and use of its facilities. The event included an opportunity dunk Sheriff King, Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith, Sequim  Police Chief Mike Hill and members of the Port Angeles Lefties baseball team by Clallam County Orcas Special Olympians.

The Special Olympics games are being held in Tacoma and Federal Way today through Sunday.

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