Biggs Osborn of Gallatin lit the torch for the 25th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics during a ceremony held on the Daviess County Courthouse lawn on May 24. Biggs is pictured in the center, flanked by Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra and Gallatin Mayor Barb Ballew.
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Mayor Ballew read a proclamation. Tim Global, regent coordinator of the Northwest Area for Special Olympics for the torch run, said the event raised over $1,600,000 last year and is ranked number seven in the world based on gross dollars raised. The guiding purpose of the torch run is to raise funds and awareness for over 15,000 athletes who participate in the Missouri program. Local law enforcement officers and other athletes, including Sheriff Becerra, ran 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. To donate or find out more, visit www.somo.org.