Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Rhode Island

10/29/2026

Registration for Bowl for Gold is now open.

Here’s your chance to bowl with the athletes in unified bowling and raise funds for Special Olympics Rhode Island.

This event sells out every year. 🎳

https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/47647-2026-letr-bowl-for-gold

10/07/2026

The 2nd annual Heroes Pull to benefit Special Olympics Rhode Island was held on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Twelve teams came together to raise funds, build camaraderie, and compete for the title of champion. This event brings together teamwork, determination, and endurance while embodying the core values and mission of Special Olympics.

Congratulations to the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers / Rhode Island Department of Corrections for winning this year’s event.

2nd place: Rhode Island Troopers Association / Rhode Island State Police

3rd place: Pawtucket Firefighters IAFF Local 1261

Thank you to all of our teams that participated:

Warwick Police Department
Newport RI Police Department
North Smithfield Police Department
East Providence Police
Pawtucket Police Department
East Providence Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency
Wyatt Detention Facility
Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office

Special thank you: Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport), Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Griddle Me This, LLC, Emily Larsson Photography, DJ Buddy Dispirito, and everyone else who contributed to this event.

We hope to see you in 2027!

10/04/2026

Congratulations to the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers / Rhode Island Department of Corrections on winning the 2nd annual Heroes Pull to benefit Special Olympics Rhode Island! 🏆

10/01/2026

BIG WEEKEND AHEAD!

12 Teams will compete to bring this trophy home to their agency.

Warwick Police Department
Pawtucket Police Department
Pawtucket Firefighters IAFF Local 1261
Newport RI Police Department
North Smithfield Police Department
East Providence Police
East Providence Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency
Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers
Rhode Island State Police
RI Attorney General’s Office
Wyatt Detention Facility

Registration: 9 AM
Competition: 10 AM

Event benefits the athletes of Special Olympics Rhode Island.

09/23/2026

Bristol, R.I. Police Department

In the course of his 24-year career with the Bristol Police Department, Officer Greg Silvia has served as a patrolman, a leader and instructor for the department’s motorcycle unit, and is also …

09/18/2026

Congratulations on this honor and thank you for all that you have done and continue to do!

09/13/2026

3 weeks left until the Heroes Pull to benefit Special Olympics Rhode Island! Food will once again be provided by Griddle Me This, LLC Food Truck. The event is sponsored by Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast. The event is open to the public to attend.

Current Team Registrations:

🔹Wyatt Detention Facility (Defending Champions)

🔹Warwick Police Department (2x Teams)

🔹Newport RI Police Department

🔹North Smithfield Police Department

🔹Pawtucket Police Department

🔹Pawtucket Firefighters IAFF Local 1261

🔹Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office

There's still time to get your team together.
Register today and join us at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) on Sunday, October 4th. 9:00am registration and 10:00am start.

https://give.specialolympicsri.org/ge/heroespull26

09/04/2026

We are officially one month away from the Heroes Pull to benefit Special Olympics Rhode Island!

Time is running out to register your teams. Keep in mind this year we have an open division as well. Perfect for gyms, companies or organizations to register a team and get in on the fun!

https://give.specialolympicsri.org/ge/heroespull26