Free Our Finest to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Free our Finest
Date: August 24 at 10 a.m. to August 26 until 4 p.m.
Venue: Red Deer Parkland Mall Walmart, 6375 50 Ave.

Activities: Face painting and photos with an Old West style prison trailer.

Members of the public will be able to enjoy fun activities and party with our finest and Special Olympics athletes. Get your face painted or take a photo with an Old West style prison trailer. There will also be LETR merchandise available to be purchased. Donations are accepted and welcomed.

LETR would like to thank: Parkland Mall, E&D Scaffolding, Walmart Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, Coras Breakfast and Lunch, Starbucks, The Keg, Subway, and Little Johns for supporting Free Our Finest.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Alberta

Internationally the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraiser and awareness vehicle for Special Olympics. More than 85,000 law enforcement officers from 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories, the 50 United States, and 46 countries internationally form the largest grass roots fundraiser for Special Olympics. Last year in Alberta, over $627,000 was raised across the province, benefiting local programs. For more information on the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Alberta, please visit www.albertatorchrun.ca. Follow us on Facebook /AlbertaTorchRun, Twitter @Alberta_LETR and Instagram @albertatorchrun.

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Special Olympics Alberta is dedicated to enriching the lives of Albertans with intellectual disabilities through the transformative power and joy of sport. Our vision is that sport will open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities.

Special Olympics Alberta’s programs cater to all ages and a wide range of abilities to over 3,300 athletes in more than 140 communities. We provide world class sports programs that are run daily by over 1,300 volunteers. For more information on Special Olympics Alberta, visit, www.specialolympics.ca/alberta and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr and YouTube. #ChooseToInclude