Dexter, MO - The Dexter Police Department is selling 2019 Special Olympics Missouri Law Enforcement Torch Run shirts. 

All proceeds are sent to Missouri Special Olympics.

Dexter Special Olympics Missouri Law Enforcement Torch Run will be May 24, 2019 at 10:00

The shirts can be purchased at the Dexter Police Department by contacting: Detective Capt Trevor Pulley at 573-624-5512 Ext 1 or via email:Trevor.pulley@dexterpd.com or stopping by the Dexter Police Department.

Short sleeve shirts come in Youth Medium - Adult XXL and are $15 each.  Adult 3XL and larger up to 6XL are $20 each.

Long sleeve Navy Blue shirts are $20 each and are green with a torch and flag on the front.

"Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the “Flame of Hope” into Opening Ceremonies of local competitions. They also carry it into Special Olympics State, Provincial, National, Regional and World Games. There are over 97,000 law enforcement members that carry the “Flame of Hope” annually. The flame symbolizes courage and celebration of diversity uniting communities around the globe.  

Torch Run has grown over the years and now includes many fundraising platforms. These platforms include: Plane Pulls, Polar Plunges, Tip-A-Cops, and more. Since the beginning, LETR has raised over $600 million for Special Olympics programs. 

As retired Chief Richard LaMunyon once said, “What started in 1981…as a flicker of hope for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide.” LETR is changing the future for people with intellectual disabilities. Through the LETR and Special Olympics partnership we are lighting the way for acceptance and inclusion."