URI Police Department
Proudly supports
Speical Olympics Rhode Island
Members of the URI Police Department have been involved in raising awareness and donations to promote athletic competition for children & adults with intellectual disabilities for several years. The annual Torch Run is an event that kicks off the summer games held at URI. Members of Police, Fire, and Corrections departments from all over the state of Rhode Island run-walk- roller skate or ride their mountain bikes across the state while carrying the Flame of Hope. When all of the participants arrive at Meade Stadium the Flame of Hope is used to light the cauldron located at the stadium and the summer games are officially opened.
This year we participated in the first annual Torch Run Polar Plunge which was held on March 12, 2008 at Easton’s Beach in Middletown RI. The plunge was a huge success, and so many people came out and participated in the plunge. This department along with URI EMS raised over $5000 for Special Olympics RI.
We are also hosting the first Torch Run Dance a Thon on Sunday April 27th, 2008 from 11am to 4pm at the Memorial Union Ball Room. All are welcome to attend just show up at the door or if you would like to sponsor one of the teams please visit www.firstgiving.com/sori for all of the event details. So far we have raised approximately $2000.
For more information or how to get involved with all of the SORI events please click on the links provided:
URI P.D Plunge for Speical Olympics
