This weekend kicks off the Special Olympics of Missouri Law Enforcement Torch Run Fundraiser. 

Support the Special Olympics and purchase a LETR t-shirt at participating Schnucks locations Sept. 6-7 and throughout the week of Sept. 9. Enter for the chance to win a 2024 GMC pickup truck.

Participating Schnucks locations in South County include:

• Schnucks Oakville: 5519 Oakville Shopping Center, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Schnucks Concord Village, 5434 Southfield Center, Sept. 13th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Other locations are:

• Schnucks Fenton, 45 Gravois Bluffs Plaza, Sept. 6 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m

• Schnucks West County, 1393 Big Bend Road, Sept. 13 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

• Schnucks Wildwood, 16580 Manchester Road, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The Law Enforcement Torch Run began 40 years ago in Kansas to give officers an opportunity to participate in something positive. Today, the LETR is held in 50 states and 42 countries around the world. Since its inception, the LETR has raised more than $1 billion and has recruited more than 90,000 law enforcement officers from around the world. 

The Missouri Police Chiefs Association is the founding law enforcement organization for Missouri’s Torch Run for Special Olympics. Beginning in 1986 as a 30-mile run, the LETR is now an 11-day relay covering more than 950 miles with more than 2,500 runners. In 2022, the Missouri LETR raised more than $1.2 million for Special Olympics Missouri.

All funds raised go toward supporting Special Olympics Missouri’s year-round sports training and athletic competition program for thousands of Special Olympics Missouri athletes across the state.