Several law enforcement officers laced up their running shoes for the Panhandle Area Torch Run Tuesday morning.
More than 15 officers ran the torch, or "flame of hope", from the Civic Center to the Eagle Center Building in downtown Amarillo. The Torch Run marks the beginning of the law enforcement officers long run from Amarillo all the way to Arlington, Texas for the 2011 Special Olympics Summer Games.
The law enforcement torch run also serves as a fundraising and public awareness event for the special olympics.
"This is the 26th year that these officers have actually raised money for us. They raise money for us year round and without them we couldn't do what we do. They're an amazing group of people", said Area Director for Special Olympics Lisa Chrane.
The torch run team will leave for Arlington Wednesday morning around 6:30.
If you are interested in volunteering for Special Olympic events or fundraisers, check out their website at sotx.org.
