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Broward Torch Run Raises Money For Special Olympics Florida
The 10-mile relay began with the ceremonial lighting of the flame by Cooper City resident, and Special Olympics athlete, Aaron Underweiser.
April 27, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE - Broward sheriff's deputies along with other law enforcement officers laced up their sneakers Wednesday morning to raise funds for Special Olympics Florida at the annual Broward Law Enforcement Torch Run.
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The 10-mile relay began with the ceremonial lighting of the flame by Cooper City resident, and Special Olympics athlete, Aaron Underweiser at 1100 Seabreeze Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Underweiser has won several medals and currently plays basketball, soccer, and softball.
The relay was part of an intrastate torch relay that started at the end of March and will culminate on May 19th at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games when officers from around the state join together to bring the "Flame of Hope" into the stadium.
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