The Flame of Hope
Special Olympics Torch Arrives
Beginning Thursday, June 18th, 2009 law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes will carry Special Olympics Torches through the streets of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. The journey begins Thursday morning with two legs winding through the streets of local counties traveling north and west and will converge on June 26th, 2009 for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2009 Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games at UCDavis, CA The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run within the West Bay Region consists of officers from over 75 agencies who raise money and awareness for Special Olympics through a variety of activities, such as; Tip-A-Cops, Truck Pulls, Trampoline Dodge Ball Tournaments, Jail n’ Bails, T-shirt sales and local events created by local law enforcement personnel and Special Olympics staff. About Special Olympics: Special Olympics Northern California, West Bay Region serves over 3,100 local children and adults with developmental disabilities providing year-round sports training and competition at no cost to them or their families. With over 15,000 persons with developmental disabilities in Northern California, the organization offers all eligible persons the opportunity to participate, which is made possible solely through generous financial contributions and dedicated volunteers. Additional information about the organization is available on the Internet at www.sonc.org West Bay Torch Run is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 in Monterey County; Friday, June 19 in Santa Cruz, San Benito and South Santa Clara Counties; Monday, June 22 in Santa Clara County; Tuesday, June 23 in San Mateo County; Wednesday June 24 in Honorary Boat Hand-Off on the San Francisco Waters. Contact Andrea Schofield at andreas@sonc.org or 408.392.0170. http://www.sonc.org/torchrun LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS THURSDAY, June 18th, 2009 All times are best estimates. \
SEASIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT/PRESIDIO POLICE DEPARTMENT Contacts: Frank Martin, 831.601.8027/Wayne Lord 831.242.6486 1245-1330 Hand off from Monterey Police Department @ Roberts & Del Monte Ave. Begin Heading up Del Monte Ave to Fremont Blvd. to Highway 1 to Main Gate of CSUMB @ Lightfighter & 2nd Ave. Hand Off from Seaside to CSUMB with a Celebration Hosted by Presidio Police Department (estimated 5.5 miles)
CSUMB / MARINA POLICE DEPARTMENT Contacts: David Ham 209.602.9259/?????? 1330-1430 Hand Off from Sand City & Seaside @ Main Gate & 2nd Ave, continue on Lightfighter to Gen Jim Moore Blvd to Inter Garrison Road to Second Ave. Once on Second Ave we will take it to the Target Shopping Center where we will meet Marina PD… Del Monte Blvd. at Reindollar Avenue, then go north on Reservation Rd., south on Crescent Avenue, west on Carmel Avenue, south on Sunset Avenue and west on Hillcrest Ave. and finish on Hillcrest in front of Marina City Hall.
