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(http://www.sonc.org/getinfo/info_fundraisers_torchrun.html)
The mission of the Northern California Law Enforcement Torch
Run, Is to support Special Olympics Northern California through
fundraising and public awareness, while enhancing the quality
of life of our athletes.
Over 3,500 law enforcement personnel from Federal, Military,
State, County and Local agencies participate in the Torch Run
campaign. It is a year round fundraising campaign that culminates
every year at the Special Olympics Northern California Summer
Games in June. Funds are raised through a variety of activities,
such as; Billboard Sits, Tip-A-Cops™, Power Pulls, Golf
Tournaments, and T-shirt Sales. Northern California is the highest
grossing program in the Western Region. As one of the state's
largest grassroots fundraising efforts, the Law Enforcement Torch
Run has become the single largest supporter of the Special Olympics
training and competitions opportunities that are available to
over 14,000 developmentally disabled children and adults throughout
Northern California.
( http://www.nellaoil.com )
owns and operates a growing number of Flyers™ and Olympian™ retail
convenience stores, and Java City™ Espresso Bars. NELLA
is a branded distributor of Chevron, Mobil, Shell, and Valero
fuels for both wholesale and retail customers.
As the largest member of CFN (Commercial Fueling Network), they
also operate one of the largest chains of cardlock fuel sites--Olympian,
in Northern and Central California, and a fleet of fuel transports--Gulf
Transportation, supplying independent dealers, jobbers, and other
commercial end-users. Behind this diversified organization is
a personal and caring, family-owned company...growth-minded and
progressive.
( http://www.pg.com )
is the recognized leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer
products throughout the world.
In its twentieth year, the Procter and Gamble/Special Olympics coupon promotion
program has generated over $20 million dollars in coupon redemption and matching
funds for Special Olympics. 400 retailers throughout the US participate and over
40 Special Olympics chapters benefit from the matching funds program.
(http://www.walmart.com)
Special
Olympics Northern & Southern California provides year round
sports training and competition opportunities for over 26,000
children and adults with developmental disabilities through school
and community based programming. These programs are provided
FREE of charge to all its participants. Through Special Olympics,
the athletes develop physical fitness; gain confidence in their
own abilities and demonstrate courage through their perseverance
to succeed. As athletes gain new skills on the playing field
and they become more active and involved in sports, their health
and fitness continues to benefit. The impact of Special Olympics
is the health and fitness of our athletes.
Since Special Olympics provides this programming for free to
all of its participants, individual and corporate funding is
crucial. Since 2006, Wal*Mart California (Region 19) and Special
Olympics have joined together to create "A Golden Partnership" which
has raised more than $1,350,000 for the athletes of Special Olympics.
This Golden Partnership has helped more than 2,700 athletes receive
the benefits of health and fitness through sports in their local
communities where Wal*Mart exists. In 2008, the goal of this partnership
is to raise $1 million additional dollars to support 2,000 additional
athletes.

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