Farmington, NM – The Four Corners Law Enforcement Torch Run would like to invite the public to attend the 2016 LETR Fire Truck Pull benefiting Special Olympics. The event will take place on Saturday, November 19 at the Farmington Museum. Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. and the first pull is at 1:00. This free, family-friendly event will provide a variety of festivities, including face painting, touch-a-truck with SWAT, fire, and EMS, exhibitors, food and more.
Anyone who would like to form a team and compete in the pull may download forms from the events page at fpdnm.org or contact Officer Brian Johnston at (505) 258-8615. Teams must be comprised of 10-12 people. Entry fee is $50 per team member with the minimum team fee being $500. All registration fees benefit the Special Olympics.
Farmington Police Department has been a longtime supporter of the Special Olympics and an active member of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. “The LETR is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics. It engages law enforcement worldwide, championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, starting first with their own communities. Over the years, the Torch Run has evolved and now encompasses a variety of innovative fundraising platforms,” letr.org.
Media is welcome to attend this event.