(ST. JOHN’S,NL) – June 8, 2017 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in Partnership with all Law Enforcement Agencies in Newfoundland & Labrador, wishes to recognize the upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run in aid of Special Olympics.

During the week of June 2-9, 2017, there will be a number of organized walks and runs taking place across Newfoundland and Labrador. The St. John’s run will take place tomorrow, Friday June 9th. The start time is scheduled for 9:00 am at the Conception Bay South (CBS) Town Hall.  It will proceed east along the CBS Highway through all the communities. It will continue to the Paradise Community Center with an estimated arrival time of 11:15 am. There will be a short break there for lunch before the run continues east.

The event will finish at Home Depot, Kelsey Drive, St. John’s to connect with a fundraising BBQ which will be taking place throughout the day.

All monies raised will remain in the province to support Special Olympics Newfoundland & Labrador. For further information please contact Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Cst. Tammy Madden at 729-8650 or Provincial Special Olympics Director Ms. Trish Williams at 738-1923/690-8335.

Media are invited meet the torch run at the BBQ at the end of the run (between 11:00am-11:15am)

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Cst. Geoffrey G. Higdon #819
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