Local Torch Runs have always helped the the organization and Special Olympics kick off the spring and led into the Final Leg to the State Summer Games. Local runs also give local Law Enforcement Agencies a chance to show their pride in their support of Special Olympics.

Five local runs will be held this year throughout the state, with the last being a truly unique event. The runs kick off on May 17 with the annual Daviess County Torch Run. The next event will be May 26 in Kenton County with a run in Grant County the next day. June 1 is the date of the Elizabethtown/Hardin County Torch Run. Finally, on June 3, Jose Wilkie will get the Final Leg an early start with the Flame of Hope Run that will travel from Louisville to Frankfort.

For more information or to get involved in the run nearest you find the proper contact below.

2010 Local Torch Runs

Date	Location	Contact
May 17	Daviess County	Sheriff Keith Cain; keithcain@mindspring.com
May 26	Kenton County	Brett Benton brett.benton@kentoncounty.org
May 27	Grant County	County Attorney Joe Taylor 859-823-5091
June 1	Elizabethtown and Hardin County	Command Supervisor Darrel Brangers 270-765-4125
June 3	Flame of Hope Run: Louisville to Frankfort	Bob Mauney bgmauney@insightbb.com Randy Hogan 502-574-5469
June 4	Final Leg	Amy Brown amy.brown@louisvilleky.gov

For more information about how your department, or several departments, can start a Local Torch Run in your community, contact Torch Run Liaison Bob Mauney at bgmauney@insightbb.com.