Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio

06/12/2026

From one connection to a lifelong commitment to inclusion. ❤️🔥

Officer Josh Davenport of Brunswick PD was selected to represent Ohio on the 2026 USA Games Final Leg, carrying the Flame of Hope alongside law enforcement officers from across the nation. Watch as he shares how Special Olympics Ohio and the Law Enforcement Torch Run changed his life—and why he continues to be a champion for our athletes every day.

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We are so grateful to have such amazing LE partners!!

Torch Runner Josh Davenport (Ohio) tells his story to a crowd of su...

06/12/2026

I’m not even sure where to begin … this Final Leg in Cleveland was EPIC!! I can’t wait to share more about it on our page tomorrow 🔥🎉

06/11/2026

✈️💪 Ready to pull a plane?!

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Cleveland Plane Pull—happening Saturday, September 26 outside the United Hangar at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport!

Grab a team of 15–20 friends, coworkers, or family members and take on the challenge of pulling a United Airlines Boeing 737 (yes… 150,000 lbs) across the tarmac—all in support of Special Olympics Ohio!

👉 Register your team today and be part of something unforgettable:

Every tug of the rope helps empower athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ohio. Your participation fuels year-round sports training, health programs, and leadership opportunities for thousands of Special Olympics athletes.

06/10/2026

We are so excited to welcome the Guardians of the Flame and the Flame of Hope in Cleveland today!!

Join us tomorrow (June 11) for a celebration at Public Square starting at 11am in downtown Cleveland 🔥

The Guardians of the Flame of Hope are headed to Ohio, on their way to Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis! 🔥

📍 Cleveland, OH - June 10 & 11

Follow Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics social media for updates!

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06/09/2026

⛳ You won’t want to miss this—the inaugural Unified Fore Joy Topgolf Pro‑Am takes place Friday, September 18, 2026, at Topgolf Columbus!

This one‑of‑a‑kind event brings together athletes, law enforcement, and community members for a fun and meaningful team experience, no golf skills required.

🚨 Only 17 team spots available—once they’re filled, they’re gone!

Grab your team, enjoy some friendly competition, and be part of something meaningful in support of Special Olympics Ohio.

👉 Spots will fill fast—register today to secure yours:

SPOTS ARE LIMITED: Only 17 Teams. One Incredible First Year. Secure your spot now for the inaugural Unified Fore Joy Topgolf Pro-Am before it’s gone!

06/05/2026

Big thanks to Seeds of Caring Columbus for partnering with local Central Ohio schools to make a meaningful impact! 💙 Through this collaboration, students helped pack sensory support kits that we then distribute to first responder departments across the state.

These kits equip first responders with tools to better support individuals during stressful or high-pressure situations—bringing comfort, calm, and care when it’s needed most.

👏 Shoutout to the amazing schools that participated:

Bridgeway Academy
Sutter Park Preschool
Hilliard Preschool
Wi******er Trail Elementary
Canal Wi******er Middle School

Your kindness is making a real difference in communities across Ohio! Special Olympics Ohio 🔥

06/05/2026

🔥 Our June newsletter is live!
Take a look back at an incredible Torch Run Week, celebrate the impact you helped create, and see what’s coming up next! You won't want to miss it!

Email from Special Olympics Ohio   JUNE NEWSLETTER 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run What an incredible Torch Run Week—thank you for being part of it! Whether you ran, volunteered, donated, or ch

06/03/2026

🔥WE CAN’T WAIT!! 🔥 If you are in the Cleveland area, come out and cheer on the runners then join us for a short program at 11am in Public Square!!

9 DAYS until the Flame of Hope arrives in Cleveland! 🔥

In just over a week, the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio Final Leg arrives in Ohio on its journey to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Before the flame heads to Minnesota, we are giving it a true Cleveland welcome!

📍 Where: After the flame passes by iconic Cleveland landmarks and sport venues, the leg of the run will culminate in a massive community celebration at Public Square.

🕚 When: Flame of Hope starts at Voinovich Park at 10 AM and will arrive at Public Square approx. at 11 AM.

🍔 What: A massive, free community celebration featuring local speakers, area food trucks, and live music to honor the arriving torch bearers and athletes!

Get all the details and plan your lunch hour route at clevelandsports.org/LETR 📲

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Major Ralston on her retirement! Thank you for your support of LETR and Special Olympics athletes throughout your career.

Please help us congratulate Major Anne R. Ralston, Office of Personnel, who retired today after 28 years of service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio.

05/30/2026

No words needed, these photos speak for themselves 🔥