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Athlete Highlight - Nicholas Cunningham

This month, Special Olympics Ontario is highlighting Barrie athlete Nicholas Cunningham and his outstanding contribution to the Barrie Police Service. Nick has been working with the Fleet Services team in the garage and with the Quartermaster since April 2022. His work has made a substantial impact on the Barrie Police Service team. 

Click here to read Nicholas' story! 

Guardians Weekend - NEW DATE!

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Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Guardians Weekend in Orillia, Ontario will now be taking place on October 21-23, 2022 to celebrate the Torch Run and Special Olympics Ontario!


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

Guardians Gala



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Guardians Games


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

Guardians Run


Registration for all 3 events will be launching in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more details!

Click here to learn more!
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Unified Cup - Ontario Torch Runners

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run will be proudly represented at the Final Leg of the Unified Cup by a group of 16 torch runners for the 2nd ever international Special Olympics Soccer Tournament! 


Taking place on July 31st in Detroit, Michigan, this event will be the first Special Olympics International event since 2019!

Harley Davidson Raffle

Enter to win a 2021 Harley Davidson Touring Street Glide! This raffle is in support of the Torch Ride for Special Olympics Ontario. Tickets are 1 for $20 and 3 for $50!


The Grand Prize draw takes place on Wednesday, August 3rd, and only 7000 tickets are available, so order yours today. Click below to get your tickets!

Click here to order tickets! 

Sudbury Torch Ride

The 2022 Torch Ride for Special Olympics Ontario will take place Sunday, July 31st, 2022. Join us as we hit the road in support of over 26,000 Special Olympics athletes across the province! Register online or in-person on the day of the event!


You can register as a single-rider for $30 or with a passenger for $40. Fundraise for your chance to win a $250 Gas Card, and other amazing prizes!

Click here to donate and register!

Cops N Rodders Kingston

Montana's BBQ & Bar Division Street is proud to announce the third annual COPS & Rodders BBQ and Car show! Our last event was a huge success allowing us to raise over $2200 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. We are hoping to beat all of our records and again raise some money for such an amazing cause! Cops & Rodders is free to view so come on out and check out some amazing vehicles and support an amazing cause!


Preregistration for vehicles is $10. To register please contact montanas3638@recipeunlimited.com or 613-544-7427. Or stop into the restaurant and register! Vehicle registration the day of Cops & Rodders is $15.

Click here to register your vehicle by email

Hell in the Harbour

We are excited to announce the return of Hamilton’s obstacle course race, Hell in the Harbour, presented by GM BluePlan Engineering! 


This event will take place Saturday, August 13th and is one of Hamilton’s most successful fundraisers for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics Ontario! It will be a special day that you won't want to miss as we celebrate the return of an event many of our athletes have been missing these past couple of years!

Click here to learn more and register today!

Cops N Rodders Hamilton

Cops N Rodders is a Classic, Muscle, Hotrod, Truck, Van, Bike, Tuner, Low Rider, Collector Car Show with NO AGE LIMITS! If you take Pride in your Ride, you're more than welcome.


The event is being held Sunday, August 14th at Bayfront Park in Hamilton, ON 9am-3pm, Admission $10.00 per vehicle in support of the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

 Click here to learn more!

Introducing the Golf Ball Drop!


The Golf Ball Drop is the first Law Enforcement Torch Run event of its kind, and it gives you the chance to win big while supporting Special Olympics Ontario! Participants order a golf ball, which will be dropped from a helicopter with thousands of others. If your ball lands closest to the pin, you win the grand prize!


LONDON GOLF BALL DROP

Wednesday, September 14

$10 per Golf Ball

Grand Prize:

$5,000 cash

plus many more great prizes!


Lottery License: M816674

Click here to enter the Golf Ball Drop today!

Start Your Own Torch Run Fundraising Page!

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Whether you are participating in any of the in-person Torch Runs taking place across the province, or are doing so virtually from the comfort of home, your support is needed now more than ever!


Start your own fundraising page below and let your friends, family, and co-workers know that you are running for Special Olympics Ontario, and encourage them to support you!

Start your fundraising page today!

Torch Run Events Calendar

The new and improved Torch Run Ontario events calendar is here! Whether it's your local Torch Run, a Golf Tournament or any other of our great fundraisers in support of Special Olympics Ontario, you'll be able to find it here!


Know of an event but don't see it on the calendar? Reach out to your Zone Coordinator who can get it added for you!

Click here to view the Events Calendar!

Other upcoming events:

SUNDAY, JULY 31

Sudbury Torch Ride


SUNDAY, JULY 31

Unified Cup


SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Cops N Rodders Kingston


SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Hell in the Harbour


SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Cops N Rodders Hamilton


SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Chatham-Kent Torch Ride


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