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The Oak Forest Police Department has worked with Special Olympics for a number of years.  Officers get tremendous satisfaction from helping to raise money for an organization that can so profoundly transform the lives of so many through hundreds of athletic competitions, including the Summer Games in June. 

Athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities have a chance to demonstrate for themselves and others their skills and abilities. It builds teamwork, pride and a sense of accomplishment. Special Olympics helps educate the public about the abilities and the needs of those with intellectual disabilities. It also carries on programs for those with profound disabilities and for young children ages 2-7 with and without disabilities. 

Special Olympics Illinois does not charge the athletes nor their families to participate in the program. That’s why it’s so important to raise money through fundraising efforts like the Law Enforcement Torch Run. We want to ensure that anyone who wants to, is given the chance to transform their life through Special Olympics. Eighty percent of all funds raised go directly to programing. That is 80 cents of every dollar!