We're delighted to announce the Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association, a new initiative that will support Special Olympics Connecticut and provide exclusive offers and promotions to its members from our generous partner businesses.Introducing the Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association: A Unique Opportunity to Support Special Olympics Connecticut and Connecticut’s Law Enforcement Community
Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association members are dedicated law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and first responders who are committed to supporting Special Olympics Connecticut. Through participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics program, members of the Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association help to promote inclusion and the acceptance of individuals with intellectual disabilities, by supporting Special Olympics Connecticut's important programs and services. Through membership dues, the Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association will contribute to Special Olympics Connecticut and support its mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
We are currently seeking businesses to become partners that offer benefits and discounts to our Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association members. We encourage businesses that already offer military discounts to extend these benefits to members of the law enforcement community through the Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association. By including law enforcement personnel in these existing programs, businesses can demonstrate their appreciation for the service and sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform.
Here are some examples of exclusive offers and discounts that a company could provide:
Partnership with the Connecticut Guardians of the Flame Association offers a wide range of benefits, including:
For businesses interested in becoming partners and offering exclusive offers to our association members, please visit https://ctguardiansoftheflame.wildapricot.org/ or contact Jackie Turro at jackiet@soct.org or (203) 230-1201 x265.
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About the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut is one of the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles - celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021! A highlight of the program is the annual Torch Run, when officers from police departments and law enforcement agencies across the state participate in a three-day run leading up to the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games in June. The program extends throughout the year, as the officers also organize and host fundraisers that include bust are not limited to Tip-a-Cop, Cop-on-Top and Penguin Plunge events.
Platinum Sponsors: The Hometown Foundation, Whelen Engineering, WWE, and The Bearingstar Insurance Charitable Fund
Gold Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut?provides year-round sports training and competitions for nearly 10,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 201 countries and jurisdictions around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
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Partner Sponsors: Bozzuto's Inc., the Connecticut Elks Association, Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource, The Hometown Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Pratt & Whitney, Webster Bank and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers:?Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Bozzuto's Inc., Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Marcus Communications, N&D Sports, Pepperidge Farm, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service, WORX, Heart Connecticut Media Group, iHeart Radio Connecticut and NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut.
Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc.
Jackie Turro Senior Director, Special Events