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Law Enforcement Torch Run makes stop in Rehoboth

Statewide event culminates at Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games June 13
Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement officers from around the state prepare to run from the Bandstand during the 39th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Shown leading the group are (l-r) athlete Deshawn Scye, athlete Maura Ganc, Rehoboth police officer Sara Rowley and athlete Tony Bowe. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 12, 2025

The 39th annual statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware took place June 11, bringing together nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state to carry the Flame of Hope in honor of the athletes of Special Olympics Delaware. 

The flame will make its way to the University of Delaware for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games, which begin Friday, June 13, and continue Saturday, June 14. 

The Torch Run is a symbol of hope, inclusion and community. Officers honor the strength and determination of Special Olympics athletes while helping ensure that Delaware athletes continue to enjoy opportunities to grow in skill, confidence and friendship. 

For more information, go to sode.org.

Getting ready for the Torch Run are Rehoboth police officer Sara Rowley and athlete Maura Ganc.
Waving to the crowd is Special Olympics Athlete of the Year Deshawn Scye. He will light the cauldron at the opening of the Summer Games.
Selling Torch Run merchandise are Jim Diana, left, and Ellen Klink.
Starting the next leg of the Torch Run are law enforcement from across the state.
Special Olympics volunteers are Sara Perrotta, left, and Heather Smyth.
Steve Monz of Big 107.7 acts as emcee for the evening.
Law enforcement motorcycle officers escort the runners as they arrive at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.
Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe speaks to the crowd about the honor of participating in the Torch Run.
Shown leading the group from the bandstand are (l-r) athlete Maura Ganc, athlete Deshawn Scye, athlete Tony Bowe and Rehoboth police officer Sara Rowley.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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