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November 7, 2005

Montana Law Enforcement Torch Run Takes Home International Awards

The 2005 International LETR Executive Council awarded the Montana Torch Run during the 2005 International Torch Run Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  A plaque was awarded for 2nd Place for the Highest per Capita Fundraising Program during the Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 28.  LETR Athlete Ambassador and Special Olympics Montana athlete, Tawny Gray accepted the award on behalf of the Montana Torch Run program.  The Montana Torch Run has taken home several international awards since 1999. The Montana Torch Run also won 2nd Place in the International Association Chiefs of Police (IACP) Photography Contest.  Photo was taken during the State Summer Games in Missoula by Gregg Edelen.

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About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming for 1.4 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries, Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people's diverse gifts. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics. Visit Special Olympics online at www.somt.org  

Contact: Terri Sappington,  Law Enforcement Torch Run Coordinator  
for Special Olympics Montana , 406-268-6759