By james art 
Colombia, SC (Wach) – South Carolina law enforcement officers raised $ 1,262 373.72 for special Olympic programs in the state.
The generous donation maintains all year round sports, health programs and opportunities to include athletes.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Special Olympiad South Carolina Barry Coates celebrates the contribution of officers as coaches, united partners and volunteers.
Two officers will represent South Carolina in the last match of the Torch Run of the World Winter Games at the 2025 World Olympics in Italy.
SGT. Maggie Bowers of the Tega Kay Police Department will join the international runners team and will transfer a torch to the opening ceremonies.
The assistant to the law enforcement department of the SC Forest Committee Jonathan Kalore will serve as the volunteer director of the torch torch for one of the teams.
Efforts to raise funds intensify the relationship between law enforcement and athletes they support.