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Harrisonburg Police supports Special Olympics with bike ride, run

Special Olympics VirginiaThe Harrisonburg Police will be support Special Olympics Virginia this week with the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Members of the Harrisonburg Police Department will be biking and running this week to build strong relationships with Area 4 Special Olympic athletes.

This year, the HPD will hold a 90-mile bike ride circling Rockingham County and visiting local police departments on June 7.

The HPD will also participate in a 21-mile run around the city of Harrisonburg on June 9. The torch will be displayed to show support of the Special Olympics.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run will kick off at 7:45 a.m. at the Public Safety Building front courtyard at 101 N. Main Street.

Donations may be made to the HPD team online to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. The goal statewide is to raise $125,000.

Special Olympic athletes will participate in kick-off events, water stops and take part in the run.

Story by Crystal Abbe Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.