Law enforcement torch run for Special Olympics planned for May 30
Photo by Tom Rivers: Albion Police Chief David Mogle holds a torch on May 31, 2024 while the law enforcement officers gathered near the start line in the village’s municipal lot on Platt Street next to Dubby’s Tailgate. Turnout was about 40 for the torch run, more than double the debut in 2023.
ALBION – Local law enforcement will again be leading a torch run to benefit the Special Olympics.
The May 30 run over 2.7 miles in Albion will be the third time the Albion Police Department is organizing the run with the Special Olympics.
The run starts and ends at the Albion municipal parking lot on Platt Street. There is a 10:30 a.m. registration with the run starting at 11 a.m.
For more information contact Lt. Brandon Annable at (585) 589-5627 ext. 2929 or annable@albionpolice.com, or contact Erica Raepple at (716) 909-6444 or eraepple@nyso.org.
There were 40 participants in last year’s run, including several students in the life skills class at Albion. Those students ran the first half of the course.
Police Chief David Mogle said he would like to see an even bigger turnout from the community.
Law enforcement from the Albion Police Department, Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, State Police and DEC joined students last year on the run.
