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The Johnson City Police Department is inviting the community to join them in the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for the Special Olympics at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, April 25.

Known as “Guardians of the Flame,” law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the “Flame of Hope” to the East Tennessee State University Mini-Dome to mark the beginning of the summer games for Tennessee’s Area 3, which encompasses the counties of Washington, Carter, Unicoi, and Johnson. Every law enforcement agency within Area 3 has been invited to attend.

“The mission of the Torch Run is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics,” said Officer Brittany Eberhardt. “Donations will be used to help send local athletes to participate in the Summer Games. Our department really enjoys participating in this event, and we would like to see members of the community join us this year.”

Participants should report to the back parking lot of the Johnson City Police Department, 601 E. Main St., at 8:45 a.m. As a group, participants will jog the 2.2 miles to the Mini-Dome. A shuttle will be available to take participants back to the police station at the end of the event.

T-shirt orders are still being accepted. Made by BoomTown, the tees are a tri-blend material and available for $18 in small, medium, large and extra-large. The shirts are also available in sizes 2X and 3X for $20. Proceeds go toward Special Olympics.

For additional information about the event or to order a T-shirt, please contact Eberhardt at beberhardt@johnsoncitytn.org.

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