On Saturday, May 16th, local law enforcement, in conjunction with Pechanga Resort & Casino and Wilson Creek Winery, hosted the ninth annual Temecula Valley Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting the Special Olympics.
The event began in front of Pechanga with a formal opening ceremony and a parade of Special Olympics athletes. The "run" travels through streets of Temecula for 14 miles, with the Special Olympics Torch carried by local law enforcement officers, until reaching Wilson Creek Winery, where there was a celebration barbecue held in honor of the athletes.
The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run generates tremendous community goodwill and public awareness for the Special Olympics. Pechanga has been a proud contributor for 9 years, with Captain Richard Carmichael participating in the run for the last 7 years. The event raises funds for the Special Olympics and is the only Law Enforcement Torch Run activity in the Temecula Valley where law enforcement officers can join together with the general public to show their support of Special Olympics athletes.
Other runners from DPS proudly representing Pechanga at the event include: Sgt. Cleave Hearn, Officer Chris Ackerman, Officer Ko Duangchan, Cpl. Noland Morin, and Officer Tony Sanchez.
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