The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office has participated in the Special Olympics fund raising for many years.  Our deputies volunteer their time to participate in the  Law Enforcement Torch Run, Poker Run, Polar Plunge and many more events.  Each year our Sheriff's Office conducts its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a nationwide event and is the largest grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics. Law enforcement officers throughout Virginia will be running torches to Richmond to open the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games.

Torch Run for Special Olympics 2009
Wednesday, June 9, 2009

2008 Torch Run Team

Roanoke County Sheriff's Department will be carrying the Special Olympic Torch on June 9th starting at 4202 Electric Road at Panera Bread. Our run will begin at 10:30 and finish at Crossroads Corners. Chocolate Candy Bars, Commemorative T-shirts and Baseball Caps are being sold to raise money for this great cause.  If you are interested in purchasing and/or selling these items, please contact: Captain Hart @ 540-387-6136 Candy Bars are $1.00 each T-shirts and Caps are $12.00 each or 2 for $20.00