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Shelburne Police Raise over $13,000 for Special Olympics

June 10, 2016   ·   0 Comments

By Michelle Janzen

 

On Wednesday, June 1, Shelburne Police Services hosted their fifth annual Law Enforcement torch run for the Special Olympics.

The weather cooperated to the relief of the 86 registered participants that would be running the 4 km run starting at Fiddle Park.

The runners wound their way down Main Street with a quick jaunt up Owen Sound Street, with a water break, compliments of Royal Bank, for those in need.

From there, participants headed back up First Avenue East, and back down Greenwood Street where they headed to the No Frills Parking lot, where they were greeted with a complimentary barbeque.

Organizer Constable Paul Neumann of the Shelburne Police Services says, “We had a great turnout with runners from various run teams and some individual registrants. I would like to recognize the run teams who were: Shelburne Police Service, Dufferin OPP, Dufferin County Paramedic Services, Shelburne and District Fire Department, Dufferin Child and Family Services, Georgian College Employment Service, who also donated a draw prize, Dufferin Child and Family Services, John’s No Frills, KTH Shelburne Manufacturing, Scotia Bank (First Street Orangeville), RBC Shelburne, who also pledged $1000.00 for their participation, Shelburne Residence, Small Town Dental, and Main Street Dental.”

At the barbeque, each of the sponsors were called to the stage and presented with a plaque of appreciation for their support.

“We would like to thank all of the sponsors of this year’s event, Scotia Bank First Street Orangeville, who matched up to $5000.00 in funds raised, KTH Shelburne Manufacturing, Downey’s Farms, John’s No Frills, who provided their parking lot and a BBQ, Shelburne Free Press, Orangeville Citizen, Shelburne Home Hardware, who also donated a complete patio set as a draw prize for participants, Shelburne Residence, Auto Centre Dufferin, Trillium Ford, Pete’s Deli, who also raised funds through Toonies for Torches and provided treats and coffee for participants after the run, Main Street Dental, and Stock Transportation,” said Constable Neumann.

At press time, the event appeared to have raised over $13,000; however, the final number is still unknown because there are still some funds rolling in.

“The local community comes through every year with excellent support and participation for this worthy event,” said Constable Neumann, who has been involved in organizing this event for the past five years. “Thank-you to all involved: the sponsors, the run team coordinators, the runners, the volunteers, and those pledged their support. This great community makes this event the success it is.”

         

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