Captain Jim Albritton of the Joliet Police CHALLENGES YOU!!!!!!

On June 12th, 2007, Captain Jim Albritton of the Joliet Police Department will exchange his uniform for a pair of running shoes, shorts, and a Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirt to run the Flame Of Hope in the 2007 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois! 

 Yes, Jim is going to RUN this year's Torch Run!!!!!

IF Jim raises $2500.00 for Special Olympics Illinois, he will run with the Special Olympics Illinois Flame Of Hope from the corner of Washington and Joliet to the corner of Washington and Desplaines.  Yep folks, that's ONE city block!  This athelitic feat will take place on June 12th, 2007 sometime between 12 PM - 1PM (depending on when the Torch Run reaches the intersection).  You all are welcome to come out and cheer Captain Albritton on! 

Captain Albritton is very dedicated to the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics Illinois.  He is a staple at all our funraising events and has provided tremendous support to the Joliet Torch Run program.  Without his support, Joliet PD would not be in the top 5 fundraisers in Illinois for the Law Enforcement Torch Run!

STEP UP AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR JIM! 

All proceeds collected from this website will be sent directly to Special Olympics Illinois.  Donating is safe and secure.  Your donation is tax deductable!!!

If you wish to donate offline, please make all checks payable to Special Olympics Illinois and send to:

Officer Dwayne English #304

Joliet Police Department

150 W. Washington

Joliet, Illinois 60432

Questions?  Call 815-791-0627

What Is The Law Enforcement Torch Run?

The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fund-raising event benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. This intrastate relay has two goals: to raise money and increase public awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics. Each year, more than 3,000 officers in Illinois run more than 1,500 miles carrying the Flame of Hope through the streets of their hometowns and deliver it to the State Summer Games in Normal in June.

What Are The Special Olympics?

The focus in Special Olympics is on what athletes can do. Like everyone, Special Olympics athletes like to win, but more importantly - they strive to do their best. The sportsmanship that is demonstrated on the court, in the field, or on the track serves as an inspiration to all.

Mission:
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Support Captain Albritton TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!