ELKINS — A charity celebration this weekend will elevate cash for the Randolph County Exclusive Olympics, officials stated.
On Saturday, the Fraternal Order of Law enforcement, Seneca Trail Lodge, will sponsor a 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Randolph County Distinctive Olympics.
Registration will get started at 8 a.m. at the Riverbend Park in Elkins. The Run/Walk will start out at 9 a.m. at that exact same place. There is a price to sign-up, and race T-shirts will be obtainable for invest in.
All proceeds will go to benefit the Randolph County Unique Olympics. Awards will be offered to the major male and female finishers in the youth, adult and senior types.
“As a result of the COVID pandemic, funding for the Unique Olympics has declined significantly around the previous two yrs,” reported Liz Wymer, director of the Randolph County Exclusive Olympics.
Seneca Lodge FOP President David Vanmeter reported the FOP is proud to deliver assistance to the community Unique Olympics, figuring out the funding will go instantly to benefiting men and women with special wants in our community. Vanmeter encourages the community to guidance the occasion.
The Fraternal Purchase of Law enforcement is the world’s greatest firm of sworn regulation enforcement officers, with far more than 364,000 users.
The FOP is fully commited to improving upon the operating situations of law enforcement officers and the security of individuals they provide by training, laws, data and group involvement.
Particular Olympics try to create a improved entire world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all men and women by means of the ability of sports. Unique Olympics imagine by way of sports activities, folks with intellectual disabilities uncover new strengths and capabilities, skills and achievement.