South Dakota Special Olympics Torch passes through Rapid City – KNBN NewsCenter1

RAPID CITY, SD– The Particular Olympics Torch made a cease in Fast Metropolis on its method to the video games being held in Spearfish.

The ceremonial “Flame of Hope” began its tour 4 days in the past making rounds throughout the state of South Dakota. The flame passes by way of twenty cities within the state carried by athletes escorted by native legislation enforcement. The run developed from touring alongside the interstate to its present format the place native legislation enforcement and athletes go to cities alongside the route elevating consciousness for Particular Olympics.

The legislation enforcement torch run has turn into a serious fundraising and consciousness automobile for the South Dakota Particular Olympics. Dave Stratton West River Assistant Director for the Legislation Enforcement Torch Run Particular Olympics says, “We elevate cash and consciousness for our Particular Olympics athletes in South Dakota. Final 12 months with COVID we raised a little bit over $450,000”

The torch completed its run in Spearfish to kick off opening ceremonies for the video games. Particular Olympics summer season video games happen on the BHSU campus by way of the twenty first.