Law Enforcement Torch Run
Guardians of the Flame
A worldwide foundation of Law Enforcement employees, The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the largest grassroots awareness and fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics.
We help to provide opportunities for inclusion and improved quality of life for children and adults with intellectual disabilities through support for Special Olympics programs and championing fundraising initiatives.
With more than 1.9 million athletes in 35 countries, Special Olympics programs in the Asia Pacific region are expanding rapidly. Across the region, our goal is to promote respect, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Support
To develop and maintain fundraising initiatives to provide continuing support to Special Olympics Australia. With more than 1.9 million athletes in 35 countries, Special Olympics programs in the Asia Pacific region are expanding rapidly. Across the region, our goal is to promote respect, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Awareness
To raise awareness within Australia's Police, other government agencies and the communities we serve of the existence and nature of the Special Olympics movement.
Awareness
To raise awareness within Australia's Police, other government agencies and the communities we serve of the existence and nature of the Special Olympics movement.
Special Olympics is a global movement that inspires people with intellectual disabilities of all ages, to reach their personal best through regular sport & competition
See how we’re creating change
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1. Breaking down the barriers.
Torch Run creates trust and confidence within the intellectual disability sector.
2. Develop healthy habits
and longer life-spans through involvement in sport.
3. Drives the Inclusion Revolution.
4. Being heard in a voice that they understand.
5. The opportunity for development to become ‘work ready’.
Upcoming events
You can find events in every state listed here. Please click View Details to learn more.
Ovens and Murray Tenpin Bowling Competition
LETR are seeking volunteers to attend and present medals at the Ovens and Murray Tenpin Bowling competition on 10th May 2026. Medal presentation expected to commence by 12pm.
Melbourne Inner East Tenpin Bowling Games
LETR are seeking members and Athlete Leaders to attend and assist in Medal Presentations at the Melbourne Inner East Tenpin Bowling Games being held on 17th May 2026. Medal Presentations are expected to be held from 10:30am.
Barwon Bowling Inter-Club Games
LETR are looking for volunteers to attend and assist in medal presentations at the Barwon Bowling Interclub Games on Sunday 21 June 2026.
Medal presentations are expected to start from 11:30am.
Dash & Splash
Inaugural Dash & Splash – 231 Flinders Parade, Sandgate
Registration link to follow soon
Melbourne West Tennis Competition
LETR are seeking volunteers and Athlete Leaders to attend and assist with medal presentations at the Melbourne West Tennis Competition on 4th July 2026.
Medal presentation and event end time TBA.
Melbourne Eastern Ranges Basketball Competition
LETR are seeking members and Athlete Leaders to attend and assist in Medal Presentations at the Melbourne Eastern Ranges Basketball Competition being held on 5th July 2026. Medal Presentations are expected to be held from 3:00pm.
2026 Polar Plunge
4th annual Polar Plunge
Registration details to follow soon
Ovens and Murray Tenpin Bowling Competition
LETR are seeking volunteers to attend and present medals at the Ovens and Murray Tenpin Bowling competition on 2nd August 2026. Medal presentation expected to commence by 12pm.
Melbourne Eastern Ranges Bowling Competition
LETR are seeking members and Athlete Leaders to attend and assist in Medal Presentations at the Melbourne Eastern Ranges Bowling Competition being held on 15 August 2026. Medal Presentations are expected to be held from 12:30pm.
Melbourne Eastern Ranges Bocce Competition
LETR are seeking members and Athlete Leaders to attend and assist in Medal Presentations at the Melbourne Eastern Ranges Bocce Competition being held on 6th November 2026. Medal Presentations are expected to be held from 8:00pm.
