The LETR International Conference has become the cornerstone for our movement’s educational and motivational elements. It is the tool by which we educate the field, which in return grows our programs. The conference is a time to celebrate our successes and those of our athletes, who continue to benefit from the sporting opportunities that our …
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Law Enforcement Teams Join the Lexington Truck Pull
The University of Kentucky Police Department, Lexington Police Department, and Fayette County Department of Corrections raised a combined total of $3,769 for Special Olympics Kentucky at the 2017 Lexington Big Brown Truck Pull! The Big Brown Truck Pull for Special Olympics Kentucky is an exciting event to help support Special Olympics athletes. Teams of 15 …
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Northern Kentucky Trivia Night October 20th, 2017
Come out to support our athletes, compete, enjoy your friends, and win stuff! Tradition has it that we always have crazy moments, interesting table decorations and fierce competition (for those who are actually paying attention). Registration is open today. Call Amanda Donelan at 859 653-7491 or email her the registration form (click on the link below) to …
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Officers Pay Their Respects at a Texas Athlete’s Funeral
After over a dozen years of working with SOKY, I have had the pleasure to volunteer with a variety of law enforcement agencies and officers. The most amazing volunteers, parents and athletes have come into my world. Witnessing how SOKY has influenced so many families and individuals has been touching, inspiring and motivating. Although this is a site for the Kentucky Law …
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Cops on a Rooftop with Dunkin’ Donuts
On May 19th, we ran our first statewide Law Enforcement “Cop on A Rooftop” at several Dunkin’ Donuts locations. This was a very exciting event where we had new agencies step up and participate. Statewide, the event raised $5,256.00! Big shout out to the Owensboro Law Enforcement for topping the list, raising $1,563.00! We received …
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Law Enforcement Walk for Special Olympics
Louisville is getting together again on Tuesday, May 30th, 2017. The one-mile walk supporting Kentucky’s Special Olympics Athletes will begin at the Police Memorial in Jefferson Square Park and end up at Joe’s Crab Shack for lunch and camaraderie. Participants will receive a 10% discount at Joe’s Crab Shack. Contact Patsy Meyer: text 502-594-9396 or email pameyer2@att.net for …
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2017 Final Leg
The Final Leg of the 31st Annual Kentucky Law Enforcement Torch Run starts in two weeks! The 2017 Final Leg will begin at 8:45am on Friday, June 2nd, in the rotunda of the Kentucky State Capital and will end with the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Kentucky Summer Games. Please click on the link below to view the itinerary …
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Tip-A-Cop at Texas Roadhouse in Somerset
On Tuesday, August 2nd from 4PM to 9PM Somerset Police and DEA agents raised $2,441 at Special Olympics Kentucky’s year-round partner, Texas Roadhouse! The Tip-A-Cop event was one more successful showing of support from the area’s supporters for our athletes. All your tips to law enforcement servers benefitted Special Olympics Kentucky. Thank you area coordinator, Jerry Adair for putting …
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Madisonville Tip-A-Cop set for August 22
Hopkins County Law Enforcement is set to host its 2nd annual Tip-A-Cop to benefit Special Olympics Kentucky this Saturday at Brother’s BBQ from 11:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. There is fun for the whole family at this Tip-A-Cop event! Show and Go Car Club will be joining the fun from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
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“No Hit, Sherlock” sweeps the win in LETR Dodgeball Tournament
Erlanger, KY. The first LETR Dodge-A-Cop Dodgeball Tournament took place on July 25 with 8 teams and plenty of spectators! Local law enforcement agencies vied for the Dodgeball Championship, the winner was Erlanger Police Department’s “No Hit Sherlock.” All proceeds from this event benefitted Special Olympics Kentucky. Agencies are already looking forward to another Dodge-A-Cop in the …
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