Maine
Flame of Hope Torch Run leads into Maine State Special Olympics weekend
ORONO, Maine (WABI) – The Flame of Hope Torch run marked the start of Maine State Particular Olympics weekend.
Maine legislation enforcement members transported the Particular Olympics torch from Sanford beginning on Tuesday to Orono on Friday.
“It was superior to satisfy the opposite athletes and to get my dream to return true. Go in your dream, and go huge,” stated Zach Ewing, athlete.
“For legislation enforcement, it’s only a thrill for us to have the ability to take part, assist the athletes, elevate cash for them, elevate consciousness, and simply be part of this nice occasion,” stated Joshua Ewing, torch run participant.
850 Particular Olympic Maine athletes are anticipated on the competitors on the Maine campus. It’s the primary in-person summer time video games since 2019 and there might be protocols in place.
Competitors begins on Saturday at 10 a.m.
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