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Special Olympics Rhode Island celebrates completion of sixth Law Enforcement Torch Run | ABC6
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Special Olympics Rhode Island said it celebrated the completion of the sixth annual Law Enforcement Torch Run at its Fall Festival Sunday.
Organizers said the 70-mile, 24 hour run raised funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes in the state.
The six members of law enforcement who took part in the run were:
- Jim Baum, Founder of the 24-HOUR SUPER WALK and Assistant Attorney General at the Rhode Island Office of Attorney General
- Zachary Coyne, Police Officer, City of Warwick
- Eric Leclerc, Founder of the 24-HOUR SUPER WALK and Police Detective, City of Cranston
- Mark Lindberg, Field Scientist for Cytiva
- Sarah McNulty, Police Officer, City of Central Falls
- Kerri McWilliams, Correctional Officer, Department of Corrections Women’s Division
The over $10,000 raised by the event will go towards the organization’s sports, health, and leadership programs.