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| Yuma law officers carry Special Olympics torch |
| By yumasun.com - JAMES GILBERT |
| Published: 04/26/2012 |
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The 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics got under way in Yuma early Wednesday morning with members of several area law enforcement agencies carrying the torch through the city streets. As they did last year, the runners tackled Leg 5 of the relay, which began at the Arizona Port of Entry just north of 1st Street and 4th Avenue at 6:30 a.m. "It was perfect weather, not too hot and a nice breeze," said Officer Dennis Dyer, who completed the nine-mile leg of the run in the front pack of runners. "I think it is important to support the athletes." The torch run is designed to not only raise money for Special Olympics, but also to kick off the opening ceremonies for the 36th Annual Arizona State Olympic Games, which begin Friday at Mesa Community College and continue throughout the weekend. Yuma’s Leg 5 of the relay began at the Arizona-California state line when uniformed officers from several agencies walked with Yuma-area Special Olympians as they carried the torch across the bridge and to the port. The Yuma run continued along 4th Avenue and on to 32nd Street, where runners headed east before arriving at the Walmart, 8151 E. 32nd St., where a brief reception involving Special Olympics Yuma and city officials was held. Special Olympian Conner Smith was running in the event for his second time. He started with the runners at the Arizona Port of Entry and finished 47 minutes later at Lowe’s on 32nd Street. "The run was a challenge, but it was really fun," Smith said. "I almost ran the whole thing. Actually it was only half." Yuma Mayor Alan Krieger read a proclamation during the reception thanking the community for its support and help in raising money for Special Olympics, as well as to help dispel the myths surrounding people with disabilities. Read More. |
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