Special Olympics Rhode Island celebrates completion of sixth Law Enforcement Torch Run

Gino DeAngelis,
Special Olympics Rhode Island Law Enforcement Torch Run 2025. (Special Olympics Rhode Island)

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Special Olympics Rhode Island said it celebrated the completion of the sixth annual Law Enforcement Torch Run at its Fall Festival Sunday.

Organizers said the 70-mile, 24 hour run raised funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes in the state.

The six members of law enforcement who took part in the run were:

  • Jim Baum, Founder of the 24-HOUR SUPER WALK and Assistant Attorney General at the Rhode Island Office of Attorney General
  • Zachary Coyne, Police Officer, City of Warwick
  • Eric Leclerc, Founder of the 24-HOUR SUPER WALK and Police Detective, City of Cranston
  • Mark Lindberg, Field Scientist for Cytiva
  • Sarah McNulty, Police Officer, City of Central Falls
  • Kerri McWilliams,  Correctional Officer, Department of Corrections Women’s Division

The over $10,000 raised by the event will go towards the organization’s sports, health, and leadership programs.

Categories: News, Rhode Island

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