Biggs Osborn of Gallatin will be lighting the torch for the 25th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Missouri. Biggs will light the torch at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 24, at the Daviess County Courthouse.
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The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an annual event. The guiding purpose of the event is to raise funds and awareness for over 15,000 athletes who participate in the Missouri program. Special Olympics is law enforcement’s charity of choice, not only in Missouri, but throughout the United States and in 35 countries worldwide. More than 900 runners from 100 agencies from across the state will participate in the 2010 Torch Run. The Torch Run was ranked number seven in the world based on gross dollars raised.
Local law enforcement officers will run with the torch from the courthouse to the intersection of Hwy. 6 and 13, north of Gallatin. The flame will ultimately arrive at Opening Ceremonies for the State Summer Games May 26 in Springfield.
Biggs, 20, has participated in swimming, basketball and bowling through Special Olympics in past years.
Special Olympics provides people with mental disabilities continuing opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with other athletes, their families, and the community. To donate or find out more, visit www.somo.org.