Officer Burgen - Law Enforcement Torch Runner - Italy 2025

03/11/2025

Just wrapped up an unforgettable journey in Italy, running through beautiful towns with the Flame of Hope as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg. It was an absolute honor to be part of this incredible tradition leading up to the Special Olympics World Games. Being part of the Opening Ceremony and witnessing the incredible spirit of the athletes was truly inspiring. I also had the chance to take on a Polar Plunge as part of my fundraising efforts—braving the cold for a great cause was absolutely worth it! Grateful beyond words for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and the amazing people I shared it with!

03/05/2025

Final Leg Update: The Last Three Days!

The Flame of Hope continues its journey through Italy!

🔹 Carried the torch at the *Monumento al Carabiniere* in Turin.
🔹 Ran through the stunning alpine town of Sestriere.
🔹 Felt the incredible support during our runs in Novara & Vercelli.
🔹 Capped it off with an unforgettable Juventus - Verona match at Allianz Stadium! ⚽

An incredible few days with amazing people—on to the next!

03/01/2025

Buongiorno from Italy! 🇮🇹🔥 Honored to kick off the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics with our first two runs in Bardonecchia and Pragelato! The past couple of days have been unforgettable—meeting incredible athletes, running through stunning landscapes, and sharing the message of inclusion and unity. Excited for the journey ahead!

02/26/2025

Off to Turin, Italy! 🇮🇹

The time has finally come—I’m heading to Turin for the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg in honor of the Special Olympics World Winter Games!

I am beyond grateful for my family, friends, and this incredible community that has supported me every step of the way. Thanks to all of you, I didn’t just meet my fundraising goal—I crushed it! We raised $14,442.70, far exceeding the original $10,000 goal. This wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity, and I can’t thank you enough.

As I take on this journey, I hope to represent Special Olympics Wyoming, the Casper Police Department, and the State of Wyoming with pride and dedication. I’ll do my best to keep you all updated with posts and photos along the way!

If you’d still like to support this incredible cause, last-minute donations are always welcome: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/FinalLeg/CassonBurgen

Thank you all for your unwavering support—next stop, Italy! 🇮🇹✨

02/14/2025

The Dream Team!

02/11/2025

We are just over 2 weeks before Officer Burgen departs for Turin Italy for the 2025 Special Olympics Winter World Games. We have crushed the original goal of $10,000. With that being said, Officer Burgen has increased his goal to $15,000, so he can be the top law enforcement fundraiser. If you, anyone you know, or any business might be interested in donating to this once in a lifetime opportunity, Officer Burgen would love to give you his speech. Thank you to everyone that has donated and made this a dream.

Donate Here! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/FinalLeg/CassonBurgen

01/24/2025

🚨 The countdown is on! 🚨 The raffle drawing is less than 24 hours away! 🕒 Hurry and snag those last minute tickets!

https://www.classy.org/event/casson-burgen-final-leg-raffle/e621636

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve hit our fundraising goal of $10,000! 🎉 Thanks to all of your amazing support! 🙌 We’re also SUPER close to hitting second place – let’s finish strong!

01/18/2025

🚨 ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT! 🚨
Time is running out to grab your tickets for the biggest raffle of your life! There are just 100 tickets left, and we need your help to sell them all by Saturday, January 25th, 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to win these incredible prizes—check out what’s up for grabs:
🍖 Half a Beef – Doug Moore/760 Ranch
🔫 Browning X-Bolt 270 Caliber Rifle – Casper Crush 14U Wheeler
🎣 Full Day Fishing Trip - Eye Busters Guide Service
🖋️ $250 Tattoo Gift Certificate – Samantha Ryan The Forbidden Forest
🏈 Logan Wilson Signed Jersey
🎣 1/2 Day Guided Fishing Trip – Lone Tree Drift Boat Rentals and Guide Service
⛳ Round of Golf – Paradise Valley Country Club
🍻 Alcohol Basket – Liquor Shed
🧁 Dozen Cupcakes – Frosted Tops LLC
🎳 Gift Card– Boomtown Blast
🎟️ This is your LAST CHANCE to win these amazing prizes—and you can't win if you don't play!

Get your tickets online now before they’re all gone:
👉 https://www.classy.org/event/casson-burgen-final-leg-raffle/e621636

Want to buy in person? Reach out to me directly!
Thank you for supporting this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! All proceeds will go towards the Special Olympics. Your contribution truly makes a difference. Good luck! 🍀

CASSON BURGEN '25 FINAL LEG RAFFLE I have been selected as the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics WY representative for the Final Leg for World Winter Games being held in . This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and huge honor to represent my fe...

01/04/2025

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for an exciting 2025.
Exciting Announcement! 🎉
⏳The countdown is on! In just 3 weeks, we’ll be drawing the lucky winners of an amazing raffle!
Enter now by purchasing your raffle ticket(s) here: https://www.classy.org/event/casson-burgen-final-leg-raffle/e621636 or through Facebook Messenger!

Share this post with your friends to spread the word and mark your calendar for the drawing on January 25th!

🌍 The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Final Leg is just 60 days away, and this raffle helps support Officer Burgens’ trip to participate in this incredible event!

We’re so close to reaching our $10,000 goal, and I need YOUR help to get us there! Head over to my Final Leg fundraising page https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/FinalLeg/CassonBurgen and join me in supporting this amazing cause. Every donation brings us one step closer to igniting the flame of hope and inclusion for millions of people around the world. 🌍✨

Let’s finish strong and hit that goal—together, we can make a huge impact! 💙

Thank you for your support and for being part of this incredible journey!

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Help support law enforcement and Special Olympics athletes from across the globe. Join me in supporting the 2025 LETR Final Leg for Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Find out more and donate here: https://igfn.us/vf/FinalLeg/CassonBurgen

12/13/2024

With just over a month to go until the Raffle Ticket drawing and only 76 days until I’ll be in Turin, Italy, I find myself reflecting on how much this journey means to me—and none of it would be possible without the unwavering support of each and every one of you. Words truly can’t express the depth of my gratitude.

Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in me have made this dream a reality, and I will forever be grateful for the role you’ve played in this journey. I feel incredibly fortunate to have such amazing people behind me every step of the way.

For those who are still interested in getting raffle tickets or making a donation, I’ve included the links below. Please know that every contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a difference and is deeply appreciated.

Thank you once again for your kindness, your support, and for being part of this adventure. I am beyond grateful to have you alongside me!

Raffle Ticket Link
https://www.classy.org/event/casson-burgen-final-leg-raffle/e621636

Polar Plunge Donation Link
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/FinalLeg/CassonBurgen

11/06/2024

Hello everyone! Just wanted to give some updates on my journey. We have sold our first 300 raffle tickets and decided that we are going to limit the raffle fundraiser to 500 tickets. If we do sell out before our original date, we will hold the drawing early! So, reach out for tickets before they are gone!

If any individuals or businesses would like to donate to my Final Leg journey directly, instead of through the raffle, this is my direct donation link! After the raffle drawing has been completed, the funds raised through the raffle will go into this Final Leg Fundraising link.

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/FinalLeg/CassonBurgen

Thank you for all the support as we continue to get closer to my goal.

10/26/2024

What an incredible night of fundraising and memories. Thank you to everyone that came out and supported my journey, and Special Olympics Wyoming. I also want to thank all the volunteers that helped make this night possible. As a bonus, we blew our goal for the night out of the water!

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