On Thursday, June 29th, Cobourg Police Service and Port Hope Police Service will join Community Living Respite Care Northumberland to run, walk, and bike in support of Special Olympics Ontario.
Port Hope Police Chief Tim Farquharson shared his thoughts on the Torch Run.
Special Olympics Ontario uses various fundraisers like the Torch Run, to support over 26,000 athletes living with disabilities in our province.
Port Hope Police Chief Tim Farquharson told us how funds raised are used to support Special Olympians.
Special Olympics Ontario is dedicated to helping local athletes with intellectual disabilities find inclusion, acceptance, and empowerment through sports.
According to Port Hope Police Chief Tim Farquharson these athletes understand the true meaning of sport.
Torch Run Event and Route Details:
Port Hope Leg
• 10:30 a.m. START: Port Hope Police Service (55 Fox Road, Port Hope)
• Route through town ending at Giant Tiger in Port Hope (145 Peter Street)
Cobourg Leg
• 11:45 a.m. START: Giant Tiger in Cobourg (1111 Elgin Street, Cobourg)
• Route south past Cobourg Police Service
• Pick up Community Living participants en route
• Ends at Community Living (275 Cottesmore Avenue)
You can also support Special Olympics Ontario with the purchase of a 2023 Special Olympics Torch Run Coin created by
CPS and PHPS.
The coins are available for purchase at the Cobourg Police Service (107 King Street East, Cobourg) and the Port Hope Police Service (55 Fox Road, Port Hope) for $20 each. All proceeds from the coins will go to support Special Olympics Ontario.
These coins are a limited edition and will be sold on a first come, first served basis while supply lasts.
Written by Joseph Goden
