(Richmond, VA- November 5, 2009): Turnkey Promotions, a Richmond-based promotions company specializing in non-profit fundraising, announced today that it will supply the Virginia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run® product program. Turnkey CEO says this program is especially close to her heart.
The Torch Run, started in 1986, brings together more than 3,000 law enforcement officers across Virginia. The participants include FBI, VA ABC, Marine Patrol, and local law enforcement who work tirelessly during the year to fundraise for Special Olympics. They carry the Flame of Hope more than 1,900 miles to kick off the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond each June. The end of the Torch Run and the lighting of the flame is a symbolic testament to the serious commitment the Virginia law enforcement community has for the Special Olympic Virginia’s mission, its athletes, and their families.
“Our law enforcement community is truly one of our most precious partnerships,” says Director of Development Debbie Apperson. They host golf tournaments, stews, pledge drives, and events like the Plane Pull® and the Polar Plunge®. The caps, tee shirts, and tank tops Turnkey will provide help them fundraise and communicate the connection between law enforcement, Special Olympics, and special needs individuals,” she concludes.
Says Turnkey president and CEO Katrina VanHuss, “There is a special place in my heart for Special Olympics and the law enforcement officers of the Torch Run. My company has been fortunate enough to supply the fundraiser recognition program for the Special Olympics Virginia Beach Polar Plunge, but this will be the first time we will support the Torch Run directly. My daughter, who has Down Syndrome, is a Special Olympics cheerleader. I’ve seen her grow more confident and enjoy life more through this activity. The Torch Run participants help to make that happen. It will really be special to see the Torch Run volunteers use an item my company produces,” she concludes.
About Turnkey Promotions
Turnkey Promotions is a Richmond-based and woman-owned promotions company that is research and non-profit focused. The company specializes in corporate recognition programs that change behaviors and non-profit incentive programs that increase participant fundraising and lower administrative costs. Turnkey also puts logos on items that make for great grocery store conversations.
About Special Olympics Virginia
Special Olympics is a year-round international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. By using sport as a vehicle for social change, Special Olympics Virginia strives to create opportunities for meaningful interaction and self discovery for everyone. The organization’s goal is to open the heart and mind of every Virginian to the value and ability of persons with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Virginia Inc. is the state program of Special Olympics Incorporated. (www.specialolympicsva.org)
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