The Final Leg and the Flame of Hope
The LETR is an international movement that raises funds and awareness for athletes with an intellectual disability and during competitions participates in the Games by running with Special Olympics athletes the Final Leg. The Final Leg pairs law enforcement personnel and Special Olympics athletes to run together with the Flame of Hope to Opening Ceremonies.
The Final Leg will kick off in Montreal, Quebec at the Montreal Central Train Station on Monday February 25, 2008. A press conference will be held on that day to launch the Final Leg and light the Flame of Hope. Law enforcement personnel and Special Olympics athletes, carrying the Flame of Hope, will then board the Train of Hope, bound for Quebec City.
The Flame of Hope, will be carried into the following cities; St-Lambert/Longueuil; St-Hyacinthe; and Drummondville. Law Enforcement personnel and Special Olympics athletes will complete the Final Leg on Tuesday February 26, 2008 at Opening Ceremonies, in Quebec City.
Special Olympics Canada extends a thank you to the Law Enforcement Torch Run community and thanks all the Law enforcement personnel who continue to make a positive impact in the lives of Special Olympics athletes.
For more information please contact Mr. Clay Charters at 416 927 905 ext. 234 or ccharters@specialolympics.ca
