Hanover County Law Enforcement participates in local 2011 Special Olympics Torch Run

On Friday, June 10 several members of the Hanover County Sheriff's Office as well as the Ashland Police Department pariticpated in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run.

Click the Play Button to view select photos of the runners as they traversed the route which ran through Hanover:


Law Enforcement Torch Run

The Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments across the state in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Virginia. Torch Run efforts to raise funds include: T-shirt and Hat Sales, Motorcycle Raffles, Polar Plunges, Softball Tournaments, Tip-A-Cops, and much more.

Each summer, law enforcement officials carry the Flame of Hope across the state culminating with The Torch Run Final Leg, and the lighting of the cauldron to officially open the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond. The 1,900-mile, 8-day Torch Run involves more than 2,000 law enforcement officers and personnel representing more than 200 law enforcement agencies across Virginia.

Members of the Hanover County Sheriff's Office are excited and proud to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Special Olympics Virginia for its dedication in helping those with disabilities. Special Olympics Virginia is a rewarding opportunity for success and benefits the lives of athletes, volunteers, and customers in the communities we serve. This event extends the boundaries of a department and unites officers in the region, throughout the Commonwealth and around the world.

For more information on the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Virginia, please go to www.torchrunva.com or www.specialolympicsva.com or www.polarplunge.com

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Polar Plunge XIX

polar plunge

The Polar Plunge® Winter Festival is Special Olympics Virginia’s largest fundraiser, attracting more than 10,000 people to Virginia's beachfront in February.

This year the Hanover Sheriff’s Office Polar Plunge team "Hanover Heat" raised $6,031.18 which earned us 1st Place money raisers in the "Law Enforcement" category and 13th Place overall!! 

Thanks to 3,252 Plungers, the Polar Plunge did the best they’ve ever done.  That’s right; the 2011 Polar Plunge Winter Festival topped off at a “cool” $1 million, the most ever raised in the event’s 19 year history.

I would like to extend a special thank you to the following Hanover County Employees who donated to our Polar Plunge team:
Human Resources

  • Janet Lawson
  • Kelly Kapolka
  • Nancy Martin
  • Darlene Young
  • Kristi Phaup

Sheriff’s Office

  • Beth Cary
  • Nick Wagner

Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office

  • Karen Winston

Commonwealth’s Attorney Office

  • Angela O’Connor

Emergency Communications Center

  • Stacey Adams

Pamunkey Regional Jail

  • Kim Hicks

To all our Polar Plunge team members, thank you for helping in our continuing efforts to support Special Olympics Virginia.  Thanks for a great time.  See you again next year.

For more information, go to the Polar Plunge website @ www.polarplunge.com

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Congratulations – Lieutenant Scott Carter was inducted into the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run Hall of Fame.  The Hall of Fame Award recognizes people who have demonstrated a sustained and significant contribution to the Torch Run and Special Olympics at the local, national and international levels. The Hall of Fame Award is the most prestigious award given in the Virginia Torch Run community.

Congratulations – PAUL HEINRICH, the winner of this year's Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run Harley Raffle! Paul now is the lucky owner of a 2010 Heritage Softail Classic.  The winning ticket number was 1786.

Please contact Lt. Scott Carter for more information on any of these evvents at 804-365-6471 or rscarter@co.hanover.va.us