EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department participated in the annual Torch Run on Monday, June 3, to benefit one of their beloved charities - Special Olympics.
Edwardsville Police Department Major Mike Fillback said the Torch Run is an annual event that helps bring attention to Special Olympics and their athletes.
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"Throughout the year, employees from the police department participate in several events that help raise money for Special Olympics," Fillback said. "In 2018, the Edwardsville Police Department raised over $20,000 that went to benefits Special Olympics here in Illinois. In 2019, employees from the department have participated in funding raising events with the hopes of topping last year's total."
A few Edwardsville Police fundraising events to come this year are listed below:
July 25, 2019 (11A - 2P)
Texas Roadhouse
6640 Edwardsville Crossing Drive
Edwardsville, IL 62025
August 30 & 31, 2019
GYPSY - Live & Back (Concert to benefit to Special Olympics)
Wildey Theater
252 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
http://www.wildeytheatre.com/? nav=homeNEW
"Employees of the Edwardsville Police Department have been participating in the Torch Run for over twenty years," Major Fillback said. "We do so to bring attention to a great group of people and their families. Money raised goes towards providing these athletes with the opportunity to participate and train in events year-round that help them develop physically, demonstrate their courage, and grow as individuals with their friends and family."
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