Sheriff's Office Seeks Donations to Help Oregon Special Olympics Athletes

LETR is a grassroots funds raiser that benefits the Special Olympics Oregon athletes.

This Friday the Marion County Sheriff's Office will take part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run which is a grassroots funds raiser that benefits the Special Olympics Oregon athletes. Photo Courtesy: Marion County Sheriff's Office

(SALEM, Ore. ) - This Friday the Marion County Sheriff's Office will take part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.

LETR is a grassroots funds raiser that benefits the Special Olympics Oregon athletes.

On Friday the 11th at 8:15 a.m., at the Jefferson Home Town Market, the Sherriff's Office will be passed the torch and then carry it approximately 10 miles, to Delaney Road and Interstate 5 where it will be passed to the Salem Police Department.

Last night Marion County Sheriff Jason Myers accepted a donation for the Special Olympics Oregon athletes. GTECH Enterprises a worldwide company with an office in Salem, made a $500 contribution to support our Oregon athletes.

As of Tuesday, the Sheriff's Office has raised more than $1,150.

If you would like to donate to the Special Olympics Oregon through the Sheriff's Office you can email Deputy Matt Hagan at mhagan@co.marion.or.us

Source: Marion County Sheriff's Office