Crime & Safety

SP, Fanwood Officers Participate in Special Olympics Torch Run

The journey ends when the torch ignites the cauldron at the opening ceremonies of the summer games.

Despite the rainy day, the NJ Law Enforcement Torch Run came through Fanwood on Friday, featuring runners from the Scotch Plains and Fanwood police departments.

The Torch Run is a year-round campaign to raise money for the Special Olympics and involves law enforcement nationwide. The journey ends when the fiery torch ignites the cauldron at the Opening Ceremonies and officially opens the Summer Games. New Jersey's annual Torch Run began in 1983 to raise awareness and funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey.

Runners crossed South Avenue and Terrill Road around noon on Friday. Among the runners were Fanwood police officers Frank Marrerro, Elliot Bernard and Gene Chin and Scotch Plains officers Zach Von Langen, Mike Tardi, Jim Scannell, Ted Conley and Shawn Johnson.

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The NJ Torch Run raises around $2 million a year through the efforts of 3,000 law enforcement officers.


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